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Union Pacific Testing Autonomous Cranes That Operate Like High-Tech Robots

Union Pacific acquired five new wide-span cranes that are integrated with Artificial Intelligence and can operate semi-autonomously in loading and unloading.

Kevin Cook to Lead MRC

Penovich, who held the leadership position for more than seven years, “will serve as an executive advisor during the transition—which took effect on Oct. 1.

More Shutdowns Hit NorthAm Auto Industry

More North American automotive factories were shut this week as global semiconductor shortages continue to inhibit production.

Supply Chain Challenges: We’re All in This Together

Changes in consumer purchasing habits during the pandemic, labor shortages in trucking and warehousing, and final-mile delivery delays are all contributing to industry-wide shortages in the U.S.

Nucor's DJJ Buys Two More US Shredders

DJJ subsidiary Advantage Metals Recycling yesterday finalized the acquisition of St Louis, Missouri, shredder Grossman Iron and Metal.

NS, Progress Rail Unveil ‘Green’ Power

Norfolk Southern (NS) and Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, have teamed on the first GP34ECO locomotive for yard and intermediate service.

Canada’s Smallest Canola Harvest in 13 Years Forces Importers to Turn Elsewhere

Canada’s smallest canola harvest in 13 years, resulting from severe drought, is forcing importers such as Japan and Mexico to pay more or scour other countries for the yellow-flowering oilseed.

Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Rail Cars to Be Built in WA to Boost Local Jobs

Rio Tinto is supporting iron ore rail car manufacturing in Western Australia with a commitment to use local suppliers to build ore rail cars for its Pilbara mining operations.

Brookfield Names New CEO, CFO for Inter Pipeline; Global Chlor-alkali Market Seen Expanding 4.1% Annually Until 2026

MEGlobal said on Sep. 21, 2021 it entered into an agreement with Calpine Energy to buy renewable energy for its ethylene glycol plant in Oyster Creek, Texas inaugurated in 2019.

International News

Freight: Medway Takes on the Trucks

Portuguese rail freight operator Medway was launched five years ago when MSC acquired the incumbent CP Carga.
 
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