Many voters in this year’s presidential campaign see trade as the enemy preventing prosperity, while many United States businesses see trade as creating new opportunities, according to recent exit polls and a CEO survey conducted by Business Roundtable.
Item of the Day: Threads 4 Thought
Threads 4 Thought founder Eric Fleet maintains that sustainable fashion isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for the fashion industry too. Proving his point: this Amur Leopard scarf from the brand’s Endangered Species Collection, printed on a 52-inch square of Lenzing modal, a carbon-neutral fiber much favored by makers of intimate apparel for […]
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The Bachelor Puts a Ring on It
It’s worth a reported $100,000—and at least a million in publicity. Last night, Ben Higgins wound up the 20th season of ABC’s The Bachelor by popping the question to Lauren Bushnell on bended knee, then clinching the deal with a 4.25 carat Neil Lane sparkler. Centered around a 3-carat central radiant cut diamond, the custom […]
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Trade protectionism becomes a dominant theme in presidential campaign
Primary candidates in the 2016 United States presidential election are tacking towards the populist message espoused by Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders, putting Trans-Pacific Partnership deal in jeopardy.
Transportation stocks rebound after rocky start to 2016
The Dow Jones Transportation Average closed at $7,690.41 yesterday, March 14, up nearly 2.5 percent from the end of 2015 and more than 16 percent compared to the two-year low of $6,625.41 seen in January 2016.
Teijin Aramid partners with MACRO Industries
Global aramid producer Teijin Aramid established a collaboration agreement with MACRO Industries for the joint development, manufacturing and commercialization of more durable, fire-resistant air freight containers.
UPS invests in compressed natural gas tractors, fueling stations
The parcel giant unveiled plans to build 12 additional compressed natural gas fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet.
MOL car carrier suspected of leaking fuel in LA harbor
The pure car/truck carrier vessel Istra Ace leaked an unknown substance, suspected to be fuel, while docked at berth 202 in the Port of Los Angeles Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Maersk experiments with drones for deliveries, inspections
The Danish shipping conglomerate’s tanker division completed its first successful delivery, a tin of cookies for the bulk tanker vessel Maersk Edgar, and is looking at other potential uses of unmanned aircraft systems.
IBIA joins forces with Trident Alliance
The International Bunker Industry Association is partnering with the Trident Alliance due to their mutual concerns over proper enforcement of the future 0.5 percent Global Sulphur Cap.