Ocean vessels alone directly exported over 2.1 million metric tons of grain to international ports during the year, 80 percent more than the five-year average for the Lake Superior port.
Governmental Notices January 30- February 5, 2016
Attached is our update of governmental notices that may be of interest to the membership and trade; among the items in this issue are links to: APHIS’ Rule regarding the […]
At Art & Sole, Innovative Shoes Capture the Eyes
Miami Beach, FL–Get your feet marching in to Miami, shoeaholics! On March 8, the Bass Museum of Art will unveil Art & Sole, an exhibit that will feature imaginatively designed shoes from Stuart Weitzman. We got a preview of what are in store, and let’s just say that while you can’t wear them, you can at least […]
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Executive Moves: Tradepoint Atlantic and Breakthrough Fuel
Tradepoint Atlantic appoints manager of short-line railroad, while Breakthrough Fuel names VP of technology.
Sanders, Clinton compete for anti-TPP votes
During the Democratic debate last night, the two presidential candidates decried the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement for not protecting American workers from unfair foreign competition.
Kohl’s Stock Takes a Beating on Disappointing Holiday Results
Menomonee Falls, WI–Kohl’s Corp. today saw its shares take a beating after the department store released preliminary fourth quarter results consisting of a lower earnings forecast after sales failed to meet expectations during the holiday quarter. Kohl’s comparable store sales edged up 0.4%, missing the 0.8% increase that Retail Metrics had projected. The company now […]
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Ralph Lauren Posts 40% Profit Fall for Holiday Quarter
New York–Ralph Lauren Corp. today reported a bigger-than-expected declines in holiday quarter sales, hurt by warm weather and fewer tourists. For the three months ended Dec. 26, the company posted net income down 40% to $131 million, or $1.54a share, in its third quarter. Excluding items, the company earned $2.27 a share, ahead of analysts’ […]
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12 member nations sign TPP
The trade ministers of Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States, and Vietnam at a meeting in Auckland on Wednesday signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.
Carmichael, former highway and rail official, dies at 88
Gilbert “Gil” Ellzey Carmichael, who held presidential-appointed transportation administration posts in the 1970s, died Jan. 31 at his home in Meridian, Miss.
Three Class I railways to miss 2018 PTC deadline
CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern Railway and Canadian National Railway, along with a handful of passenger railroads, will need until 2020 to implement positive train control, according to the Federal Railroad Administration.