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Cargo Ship Ordered to Pay Over $102 Million Settlement Following Baltimore Bridge Tragedy

Washington — The owner and manager of the cargo ship involved in the tragic Baltimore bridge collapse have agreed to pay over $102 million to cover cleanup costs, according to officials on October 24. This settlement resolves a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department but does not include compensation for the reconstruction of the Francis…

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Biden Administration Engages in Urgent Talks to Prevent Major Port Strike

In an effort to prevent a potential strike that could paralyze major container ports along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, President Joe Biden’s aides are holding discussions with representatives from ocean carriers and terminal operators on September 27. The administration is focused on averting disruptions while affirming its stance against intervening to force workers…

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DSV A/S Poised for Major Acquisition of DB Schenker in €14 Billion Deal

DSV A/S is nearing a landmark agreement to purchase DB Schenker, the logistics arm of Deutsche Bahn AG, in a deal valued at approximately €14 billion ($15.4 billion), sources familiar with the negotiations revealed. If completed, this transaction could become one of the largest in the transport sector. According to insiders, DSV has secured the…

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German Authorities Warn of Dangerous Devices Sent Through Freight Services

Berlin – German security officials issued a stern warning on Friday regarding the presence of “unconventional incendiary devices” being dispatched via freight services. This alert, distributed to logistics and aviation companies, follows reports of several parcels catching fire during transit. According to information from the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and the BfV domestic intelligence…

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Schneider National Reports decline in Q2 2024 Financial Results

GREEN BAY, WI — Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR) has reported its financial performance for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. The company saw a 51% drop in operating income to $51 million and a decrease in diluted earnings per share to $0.20, compared to $0.43 a year earlier. This decline was attributed to…

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