Ocean shipping rates have been surging in recent months. The diversion of container ships out of the Red Sea, a rush of early orders and bad weather have combined to double or triple prices. Those rates have come down slightly in the last few weeks, according to maritime research firm Drewry. And new ships coming online should help in the longer term.

New vessels expected to lead to lower ocean shipping rates

Despite layoffs in the farm equipment sector, Kip Eideberg with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers is optimistic about the sector's long-term health. “U.S. equipment manufacturing is enjoying a renaissance,” said Eideberg, senior vice president of government and industry relations for AEM. He further described the machinery manufacturing market as “strong and resilient,” as part of a policy panel held in conjunction with the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Amid layoffs, optimism persists in U.S. equipment manufacturing

Container xChange, an online container trading and leasing marketplace, is warning of serious repercussions following the recent explosion aboard the Yang Ming vessel YM Mobility at Ningbo Port, China. The incident, which has led to the closure of one of the world’s busiest container terminals, is expected to significantly impact...

Explosion at Ningbo Port Seen Impacting Supply Chains

Igor Rikalo, President & COO at o9 Solutions, Inc. The best-laid plans often go awry. This can be true in both life and business, especially when global supply chains are involved. Supply chain disruptions have become the new normal, which is why I advocate for building collaborative relationships across an...

3 ways to facilitate supplier collaboration across supply chains

The data center supply chain has improved compared to a year or two ago, but significant challenges continue to hinder both construction and operations. As we move into the second half of 2024, these issues remain critical to understanding the current state and future trajectory of the data center industry.

Assessing the State of Data Center Supply Chains in H2 2024

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sharpie pen maker Newell Brands is moving some production of kitchen appliances out of China and has relocated manufacturing for its writing business to Tennessee as it faces "uncertainty" on tariffs ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Newell CEO Chris Peterson said in an interview with Reuters.

Sharpie-maker Newell moves more operations from China as tariffs loom

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J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Maine State

Weirton, WV

The West Virginia Daily News


Charleston, WV (WVDN) – Senators Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, announced over $100 million in federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to develop a state-of-the-art multi-day energy storage project in […]
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Manchin, Capito Announce Over $100 Million to Develop Energy Storage Facility Using West Virginia-Made Batteries

New York Post

Cisco will cut thousands of jobs in a second round of layoffs this year as the networking equipment maker shifts focus to higher-growth areas, including cybersecurity and AI, people familiar with the matter said.

The number of people affected could be similar to or slightly higher than the 4,000 employees Cisco laid off in February, and will likely be announced as early as Wednesday with the company’s fourth-quarter results, said the sources, who were not authorized to speak publicly.

Reuters exclusively reported the job cuts that San Jose, California-based Cisco announced in February, prior to the company announcing it.



Stellantis to cut nearly 2.5K union workers as Ram...

Cisco axing thousands of jobs in second round of layoffs amid shift to AI: report

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Florida State

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Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Colorado State

Montana State

The Hill

The Biden administration will pay farmers in the Western U.S. to save water as the region contends with historic drought. The Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that it will invest up to $400 million in paying farmers in 11 states to reduce their water consumption while continuing to produce commodities.

Biden administration to pay Western farmers to conserve water

North Carolina State

Town Talks

If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

New Jersey State

New Brunswick, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

Canada's labor regulators on Friday ruled disruption to the nation's rail system would not significantly threaten public safety, opening the door for a strike or lockout to occur as early as Aug. 22 — if negotiations fail. The Canada Industrial Relations Board noted availability of critical supplies including fuel,...

Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption

(Bloomberg) — Thai authorities are racing to stop about 100 shipping containers allegedly filled with hazardous industrial waste from Albania reaching the nation’s ports. Basel Action Network, a US-based nonprofit that tracks toxic trade which previously alerted Malaysia to illegal e-waste shipments, last week informed Thailand that containers the organization believes is filled with potentially harmful electric arc furnace dust were heading its way.

Thailand Races to Stop Toxic Waste Cargo on Ships

As we navigate through 2024, the trucking industry continues to face a complex landscape of challenges and opportunities. While freight demand remains robust, trucking companies must contend with evolving issues that impact their operations and bottom line. Let's dive into 10 key challenges shaping the transportation sector this year. 1...

Analysis: Major challenges facing the trucking industry

Denver, CO

David Heitz

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

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Maersk Warns of Potential Supply Chain Disruptions as U.S. Labor Strike Looms

A.P. Moller — Maersk has provided an update on the North American market, highlighting the ongoing labor negotiations between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and...

Maersk Warns of Potential Supply Chain Disruptions as U.S. Labor Strike Looms

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