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Forklift jobs vanish as logistics firm cuts Southeast Texas workforce
A logistics company that has recently cut jobs in multiple states is planning to lay off more than 150 workers in the Houston area. Saddle Creek Logistics Services, based in Florida, notified the Texas Workforce Commission it would 'permanently…
Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH) Stock Price Up 8.1% - Here's Why
Shares of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULH - Get Free Report) rose 8.1% during trading on Thursday. The company traded as high as $22.32 and last traded at $22.5150. Approximately 26,471 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a…
J.B. Hunt Outperforms Market in First Quarter - TT
CEO Shelley Simpson cited disciplined execution of strategy for the company's first-quarter performance. (J.B. Hunt Transport Services) J.B. Hunt posted first-quarter net earnings of $141.6 million on revenue of $3.06 billion, up from the prior…
Most Investors Are Getting This Market Wrong - Here's Why I'm Bullish
The S&P 500 is at all-time highs, supported by resilient earnings and receding geopolitical risks, despite valuation concerns. I maintain a bullish stance, emphasizing cyclical value sectors like transportation, machinery, construction, materials…
Doorstep fury as Americans hit with surprise tariff bills
READ MORE: End of tariff loophole claims first victim with fashion retailer hit Americans are discovering the true cost of tariffs - and for many, it is arriving at their front door. A growing number of shoppers say they are being hit with surprise…
Nippon Express to Buy Metro Supply in $1.6 Billion Deal - TT
Nippon Express Holdings Inc. will acquire Canada-based Metro Supply Chain Group for as much as C$2.2 billion ($1.6 billion) to strengthen its logistics presence in North America. The agreement includes the purchase of the company at an enterprise…
Africa's Future Depends on Innovation, Data, and Frontier Technologies
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Apr 17 2026 (IPS) - Across the continent, GDP has risen on the back of more workers, more capital and a commodity super-cycle, rather than through genuine gains in productivity and innovation. Too little labour has moved out…
Korea launches W80tr support program for steel industry
The Financial Services Commission on Friday unveiled an 80 trillion won ($54 billion) support package for the steel industry, seeking to contain fallout from war in the Middle East before it spreads to sectors such as machinery and electronics. FSC…
Rosanna Law touts Kai Tak Sports Park as 'game changer' for event-driven economy
As the iconic Hong Kong International Rugby Sevens celebrates its 50th anniversary at Kai Tak Sports Park, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui has highlighted the event as a cornerstone of the city's 'event economy'…
Iran war's big winners: Wall Street, weapons firms, AI and green energy
The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its global growth forecast for 2026 from 3.3 to 3.1 percent, citing the impact of the United States-Israeli war on Iran and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz on the world economy. The war has…
Andhra Pradesh land allotment committee clears 599 proposals worth ₹2037 crore across 19 districts
The State Land Allotment Committee (SLAC), at its meeting on Thursday (April 16, 2026) approved 599 applications involving a total proposed investment of ₹2,037 crore. The projects are expected to generate employment for about 11,488 people…
New Amazon fees set to go into effect for American and Canadian users
Amazon sellers who use the company's 'Fulfillment by Amazon' service are going to be hit by a new 'fuel and logistics' charge. The new 3.5 percent charge will be in addition to the existing fulfillment fees and will go into effect on Friday, April…
DAT Reports Truckload Spot Rates Hit 2-Year Highs - TT
The price of diesel had the biggest short-term impact on spot rates. (vitpho/Getty Images) DAT reported that truckload freight rates hit two-year highs for both spot and contract on higher diesel costs. Spot van rates increased 11 cents…
More companies go bust in March as fears mount over Iran war impact
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Company failures have jumped higher again in March due to…
I've lived in China for over 10 years and saw the OpenClaw craze unfold. The West needs to keep up.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Thomas Derksen, a German entrepreneur who has lived in China for over a decade. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. I have been living in China since 2016 and own a market…
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