Italy and Germany team up to change EU’s combustion engine ban
Germany, Italy, and some other small eastern European countries have formed an alliance in order to voice opposition to Europe’s ban on combustion engines.
New truck tax may be repealed in House bill
This new bill could end the federal excise tax on heavy trucks for good.
Inflation seems to be sticking around for a while
Inflation has been at a stressful high for the last couple of months because of consistent consumer demand despite rising interest rates.
Popular poultry company Tyson lays off nearly 1,700 workers
Tyson Foods has announced the closure of 2 poultry processing and hatching plants in Virginia and Arkansas.
Mississippi bans EV company-owned stores
Ignoring calls from fellow republicans to veto the bill, state governor Tate Reeves signed into law House Bill 401.
Shipping lines are holding onto capacity despite ongoing price war
This action is likely due to capacity cuts having significant long-term consequences for their business.
Trucker pay is historically strong despite sluggish momentum
The upward momentum for truck driver pay has been slowing in recent years, but it is still historically strong due to several factors.
German automotive giant Volkswagen unveils $193 billion investment plan for EVs
Meant to be spread out over five years, the plan to invest nearly $200 billion in the electrification transition comes on the heels of a 13% increase in operating profit year-over-year.
The Fed - and inflation - just won’t quit
The elevated inflation rate has remained steadfast and stubborn, despite a multitude of efforts by the central bank to stifle it over the past year.
The Biden Administration scrambles to shield the economy after multiple bank crashes
The dismantlement of Silicon Valley Bank within 48 hours by regulators has the federal government rushing to stifle the bleeding of a resilient - but vulnerable - economy.
Could a SVB bailout result in growth for global logistics and shipbuilding challenges?
G Captain Founder and CEO Captain John Konrad is signaling the importance of changing how banks int he US operate when funding shipyards and naval security.
Nordstrom’s top priority for 2023: Supply chain optimization
On a March 2023 earnings call, Nordstrom executives are making very clear that they are taking the retailer’s supply chain seriously.
Employees around the world seem to be benefitting from a 4-day workweek
A 4-day workweek has the potential to benefit employees in a number of ways, and may be a valuable tool for employers looking to attract and retain top talent.
Cash out or move on: GM offers buyouts to cut costs
In January, GM CEO Mary Barra told analysts that the company wasn’t planning for any layoffs. Seems that things have quickly changed!
The global energy market hasn’t been the same since Russia invaded Ukraine
The oil and gas landscape has been disrupted and the world has been struggling to find its footing since February 2022 - when Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine.
Factory demand in the U.S. becoming sluggish as interest rates climb
As interest rates rise, the cost of borrowing for businesses increases.
Worker productivity and benefits go hand-in-hand
Traditional criticism of shorter work weeks and paid sick leave has often referenced a drop in worker productivity when these benefits are offered.
As EV subsidies dwindle, EV sales follow suit
In a massive drop, EV sales have dramatically collapsed with only 672,000 units sold in January.
Amazon beats Walmart in all retail categories except grocery
Amazon is now exceeding Walmart in total retail sales and is continuing to expand, beating out Walmart by 0.1% at 7.3% of total retail sales.
The mass adoption of autonomous trucks could transform the trucking insurance industry
Autonomous trucks have the potential to reshape how we think about insurance in several ways.
