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September 27, 2024
A White House official stated that the Biden administration is encouraging unions and employers to quickly and in good faith negotiate a new contract ahead of any possible strike on Tuesday at ports. The International Longshoremen's Associationā¦
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September 27, 2024
Nearly 200 agricultural organizations urged the White House on Friday morning to address U.S. agriculture supply chain issues, in light of a possible East and Gulf Coast ports strike that could start on Tuesday. According to the groups, there are "imminent and serious shipping disruptions"ā¦
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September 26, 2024
Costco Wholesale, a U.S. retailer, is taking many steps to prepare for a possible strike next week in U.S. port cities on the East Coast of the United States and the Gulf of Mexico. The company's CEO said this on Thursday. Costco CEO Ron Vachrisā¦
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September 26, 2024
According to sources and a report on the accident, at least four people are dead after an oil barge sank in Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo. The barge was operated by a contractor for the state-run PDVSA energy company. The report said that anotherā¦
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September 26, 2024
On Thursday, employers negotiating a contract with union leaders at U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports filed a complaint for unfair labor practices against them. They claimed that the union refused to resume negotiations before the threatened deadline.
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September 25, 2024
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille stated on Wednesday that the Caribbean nation is still far from winning its battle against armed groups who control the majority of the capital. A deadline set by the United Nations for the long-delayed assistance fast approaches.
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September 25, 2024
On Wednesday, agriculture groups urged the White House take action to prevent a possible strike that could start on October 1 at U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. These ports handle about half of the nation's ocean imports. The American Farm Bureau Federation and other groupsā¦
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September 25, 2024
off the task at seaports on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts on Oct. 1, cutting off crucial trade arteries simply weeks ahead of the. country's governmental election. A strike would strike 36 ports that manage about half of. U.S. ocean imports. That could affect accessibility of a variety of.
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September 25, 2024
off the job at seaports on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts on Oct. 1, cutting off vital trade arteries just weeks ahead of the. nation's presidential election. A strike would hit 36 ports that manage about half of. U.S. ocean imports. That could impact availability of a series of.
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September 25, 2024
The Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday that U.S. crude oil stocks fell by more than expected last week and reached their lowest level for nearly two-and-a half years. The EIA reported that crude stocks fell by 4.5m barrels, to 413m barrels for the week ending Sept. 20.
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September 25, 2024
U.S. firms that depend on East and Gulf Coast ports have imported early, moved goods to the West Coast and even put cargo on expensive flights to hedge against an upcoming strike on Oct. 1, which could disrupt supply chains and ignite inflation in advance of the U.S. Presidential election.
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September 25, 2024
off the job at seaports on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts on Oct. 1, cutting off essential trade arteries simply weeks ahead of the. country's governmental election. A strike would hit 36 ports that manage about one-half. of U.S. ocean imports. That might affect accessibility of a variety.
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September 6, 2024
the U.S. have softened, experts said. gasoline and diesel utilizing secondary units. But loadings of those items to the Gulf Coast, America's. biggest refining hub, fell by a 3rd in August from the previous. month to 260,000 barrels per day (bpd), according to information from.
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September 4, 2024
The U.S. Coast Guard reported on Wednesday that low water levels have caused several barges to run aground in a crucial stretch of the lower Mississippi River just as the busy U.S. grain-export season begins. Low water levels have slowed bargeā¦
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August 22, 2024
These are some of the most important stories in selected Canadian newspapers. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. After failed negotiations with a major union, Canadian National Railwayā¦
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August 21, 2024
Chicago Board of Trade Wheat Futures declined on Wednesday, as world supplies were heavy and Black Sea exports were cheap. Prices fell ahead of an upcoming rail strike in Canada on Thursday. Chicago soybeans ticked up as the U.S. Agricultureā¦
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August 21, 2024
These are some of the most important stories in selected Canadian newspapers. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. Data released on Tuesday showed that Canada's annual rate of inflation slowed to a low of 2.5%, which was in line with forecasts.
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August 20, 2024
Fertilizer Canada warned that disruptions to all rail services in Canada will cost the industry between C$55 ($40.34) and C$63 ($46.21) million in lost revenue. This does not include logistical or operational costs. Canada is the world's largest exporter and producer of potashā¦
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August 16, 2024
Norfolk Southern announced on Friday that it will close all intermodal facility gates to Canadian National Railway immediately, due to an embargo placed by the Canadian railway on all its intermodal shipments. The embargo began on Friday afterā¦
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August 12, 2024
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO), said Tuesday, that a ship's crew reported an explosion 63 nautical mile southwest of Yemen's Hodeidah. In a note of advice, the agency stated that the vessel and crew were safe and that the ship was proceeding to the next port.
