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International
General Motors strike in Detroit causes factories to shut down in Mexico
General Motors halted operations at two maquiladoras (factories) located in the Mexican city of Piedras Negras, a consequence of the ongoing strike by 49,000 autoworkers…
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Logistics
Cushman report: Industrial property demand stayed tight in second quarter, but significant supply looms
Industrial property demand remained tight in the second quarter but a surge of supply may moderate matters, Cushman & Wakefield report says
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Canada
Maple Leaf Motoring: U.S. trucks will need Canadian-certifed ELDs
While Ottawa’s rules are designed to conform with American devices, they will need to undergo a rigorous certification process.
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Autonomous Vehicles
Yes, drones could someday deliver your washer and dryer
The MOBi-ONE is large enough to move washers and dryers, and do so autonomously through the air, perhaps redefining last-mile drone delivery before it even…
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Economics
Auto sales to dip slightly in 2019 but remain strong, says dealer group
New car sales should remain strong next year, said the National Automobile Dealers Association, but one group is warning of trouble on the horizon.
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Autonomous Vehicles
What freight tech can learn from auto market
An investor and startup founder talked about the health of the automotive industry, and how autonomous vehicle trends differ in the car and freight markets.
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Insights
Is the F-150 production shutdown visible in freight market data?
A magnesium fire in an automotive parts supplier caused F-150 production shutdowns in Dearborn, MI, and Kansas City, MO, earlier this month. The sudden drop-off…
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Economics
Great Lakes outbound rates volatile, trending higher
Outbound rates from the Great Lakes have held steady at the high prices reached during last September's nationwide spike, but over the past 7 days,…
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Economics
To stay ahead, Freight Alley needs more research and development
Most of this research is being done in other states, far away from this part of the U.S. Places like California, Detriot, Singapore, and Pittsburgh…
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