Snickers maker Mars to invest $2B in US production through 2026
The food maker plans to expand manufacturing capabilities and boost innovation in the U.S., where 94% of its items sold are produced locally.
The food maker plans to expand manufacturing capabilities and boost innovation in the U.S., where 94% of its items sold are produced locally.
Insurance club issues warning after a “number incidents” involving hold fires and cargo damage in bulk carriers and general cargo ships. The London P&I Club has called on ship owners, operators and charterers to “address potential risks when loading Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) containing dry chemicals.” The Protection and Indemnity Association said it is…
The Georgia Ports Authority saw container throughput rise 8.6% in Fiscal Year 2025. The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) processed 5.7m TEU in its Fiscal year ending on June 30 2025, an increase of 8.6% (465,000 TEU) on FY 2024. The FY2025 result is also higher than FY 2023, when the GPA processed 5.38m TEU, but…
Under the proposed agreement, imports from South Korea would be subject to a 15% tariff while U.S.-originating goods would be exempt from duties.
The plan includes levies on semi-finished copper products and their derivatives, a sales requirement for copper scrap, and some exceptions for auto parts.
The trade tool’s end will subject low-cost imports to all applicable duties, although postal packages will be assessed fees in a different manner.
The beverage maker is set to lay off 83 workers at the facility, which will stop production, maintenance and transport operations on Sept. 27.
The carrier is looking to entice employees with the offer as it slims down its network to reduce costs.
Intermodal terminal operators in Europe are ramping up capacity with new RMG cranes supplied by Austrian manufacturer Kuenz. Chemical logistics specialist Bertschi Group has commissioned a second RMG crane at its Rotterdam terminal, mirroring the setup at its trimodal facility in Antwerp. The remotely operated crane stands at 32m tall with a span of…
Helrom, the European pioneers of a side‑loading rail trailer for trucks, is defiant in the face of widely reported difficulties in the boardroom. The company has posted videos of its trains still running, despite reports that the company is in financial difficulties. The company’s Director of Sales, Bruno Weissmann, says Helrom remains on track and…