Report finds U.S. container imports could approach monthly record
Fresh off June’s early peak shipping season for end-of-year holiday merchandise, the latest Global Port Tracker indicates container traffic approaching record monthly levels as retailers bring in merchandise ahead of a potential job action at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports this fall, according to the report by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption
Canada’s labor regulators on Friday ruled disruption to the nation’s rail system would not significantly threaten public safety, opening the door for a strike or lockout to occur as early as Aug. 22 — if negotiations fail.
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U.S. battery manufacturers form coalition to boost domestic supply chain
U.S. battery manufacturing companies have formed a new coalition to push for more investments in a domestic supply for critical materials.
The Battery Advocacy for Technology Transformation (BATT) includes suppliers and firms such as Mitra Chem, Xerion Advanced Battery Corp. and Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials, among others.
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