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Indonesian marine police crack down on local pirates
Aggressive action by Indonesia’s marine police is putting pressure on Southeast Asian pirates and the number of local attacks is falling, the crime-fighting International Maritime…
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Socializing the autonomous robot
An artificial intelligence expert discusses human-AV interaction in wake of recent decision to pull Starship Technologies’ delivery robots from University of Pittsburgh campus.
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California releases nation’s first electric truck manufacturing standard
Independent trucking group calls the rule “unrealistic”; environmental coalition says it doesn’t go far enough.
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Railroads face major challenges to jump-start their intermodal business
Railroads face an uphill battle in elevating their intermodal business.
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Canadian Trucking Alliance to ask next government to freeze – not scrap – carbon tax for diesel
CTA President Stephen Laskowski says pivot reflects the political reality of federal election, which will see Trudeau and Liberals return to power weakened but in…
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Tariff war zaps ‘Star Wars’ toymaker Hasbro
Toy maker Hasbro reported lower third-quarter earnings, citing tariffs on Chinese products and higher supply chain costs.
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Spring floods still drowning Midwest farms, grain carloads
"Back in March it was horrible and depressing." But Midwestern farmers still struggling months after floods began.
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Covenant blames weak freight environment for drop in revenue and net income in 3Q
Covenant blames weak freight environment for drop in revenue and net income in third quarter 2019.
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Canadian National sees third-quarter profit amid headwinds
Despite lowering its operating ratio, the railroad tempers its 2019 outlook.
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Experts warn of China’s influence at U.S. ports
Extension of "Maritime Silk Road" threatens U.S. economic, military standing.
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