Railroad barons are reconsidering the playbook that made them rich
America’s freight railroads descended into chaos this year. Their best way out might be reconsidering their operational style — but Wall Street might not approve.
Biden firma un proyecto de ley para forzar un acuerdo laboral a los trabajadores del ferrocarril, evitando una huelga ferroviaria legal
Los sindicatos que representan a más del 56% de los empleados ferroviarios han votado en contra del acuerdo
Biden signs bill to force labor agreement on rail workers, averting a legal rail strike
Four out of 12 unions voted no on the White House-brokered tentative agreement. Now, they will have to accept the contract.
Senate votes to force labor agreement on rail workers — minus sick leave
The Senate voted 80-15 to intervene on a potential rail strike. The bill does not mandate seven days of paid sick leave.
We’ve (probably) averted a rail strike. Now what?
The Senate will likely vote Thursday to end any possibility of a legal rail strike. But a “wildcat” strike could still happen.
Hemos evitado (probablemente) una huelga ferroviaria. ¿Y ahora qué?
No me había dado cuenta de la gravedad de la situación”, dice un agricultor sobre las luchas de los trabajadores ferroviarios
House votes to prevent rail strike, guarantee paid sick leave
The House of Representatives voted 290-137 to intervene on a potential rail strike. It also voted to guarantee seven days of paid sick leave.
Lawmakers, rail unions slam Biden’s call to impose labor contract
Congress is poised to pass a bill that will thwart a rail strike. But some lawmakers are breaking rank to call for an amendment that rail workers agree with.
Los legisladores y los sindicatos ferroviarios critican la propuesta de Biden de imponer un contrato laboral
Los legisladores debatirán la propuesta de dar siete días de baja a los trabajadores del ferrocarril
The quest to get truck drivers to stop worrying and love the ELD
Truck drivers say new technology has made their jobs a “race against the clock.” Technology manufacturers are trying to argue the other side.
ACT Research sounds alarm on ‘bottoming’ trucking market
Demand for durable goods is soft and diesel rates are sky-high. It’s a spooky sign for the trucking industry.
Por qué las flotas de camiones se expanden en medio de la desaceleración del transporte de mercancías
¡Nuevos equipos en abundancia! (¿Justo a tiempo para un baño de sangre del transporte por carretera?)
Why trucking fleets are expanding amid a freight slowdown
Most trucking experts anticipate we’re headed into a freight recession — or we’re in one already. Yet truckers are ordering more equipment.
Washington lawmakers still believe there’s a truck driver shortage
The idea that America has a truck driver shortage isn’t going away so easily, and it’s shaping major policy.
Small cars are an endangered species — blame the supply chain
Supply chain chaos has helped increase the cost of a new car by 25%. The automotive industry won’t let go of those profits anytime soon.
Latest supply chain crisis could threaten global stash of food, energy
The world needs American energy and fuel — badly. And the barges carrying those goods can’t get through fast enough.
Morgan Stanley dice que los niveles de inventario que caen como la espuma son un “riesgo clave” para los minoristas
Hay una discrepancia del 19% entre los niveles de inventario y el crecimiento de las ventas
Morgan Stanley says jaw-dropping inventory levels a ‘key risk’ to retailers
Plans to order more inventory have fallen to a record low, according to Morgan Stanley. There’s far too much stuff and not enough demand.
Los gigantes del transporte marítimo siguen haciendo caja, pero el tiempo se acaba
Los años 2023 y 2024 serán una época difícil para los arrendadores de buques en particular
Shipping giants are still rolling in cash — but time is running out
Major ocean carriers are likely to survive the ongoing dip in shipping rates. But other companies may soon struggle.