Approximately 1,300 employees who maintain UPS’s air fleet filed a new request with the National Mediation Board asking to be released from mediated contract negotiations with the company.
Euroports expands, upgrades Antwerp sugar shipping terminal
The improvements include new truck-unloading pits and a railcar-unloading station, which have been designed to ensure that sugar is handled in accordance with safety and quality requirements.
Deloitte: Holiday Sales to Rise 4.5%
It’s looking to be a happy holiday after all, but retailers will have to compete harder than ever to hold onto market share and consumer interest.
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What Do Built-In Socks Mean for the Legwear Industry?
When boots become leggings and shoes become socks, that’s a missed sale for hosiery retailers, but experts say the socks-and-sandals trend surmounts any losses.
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Film: Battle of the Sexes
Travel back to the 70s with a landmark tennis match, women’s rights, male chauvinism, and lots of 70s style that’s equally fabulous and cringe worthy.
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Port of Portland to upgrade marine terminal security systems
The Oregon port plans to use grant funding to renew outdated closed circuit television cameras and systems, as well as overhaul access control systems at terminal gates.
Executive Moves: XPO Logistics, the GAC Group and BDP International
XPO Logistics appoints new member to its board of directors; the GAC Group names group general manager-technology business management, and technology business manager-management solutions; and BDP International hires finance director for Latin America.
Trend Watch: Eyes Go from Evil to Glam
More glam emoji than talisman, there’s nothing evil about the growing trend for eyes. Dressed up with pearls, holograms and sparkle, here’s a quick roundup of eye motifs seen around the Market.
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Port Tampa Bay approves channel expansion project
The port has approved a public-private partnership agreement that involves the expansion of Big Bend Channel, as well as the use of a portion of $4.2 million in Florida Seaports Transportation and Economic Development Council funds for berth upgrades.
CETA comes into provisional effect
The Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) goes into provisional effect Thursday, immediately removing tariffs on 98 percent of goods traded between the European Union and Canada.