Sources said that the strikes will likely expand to 38 additional GM and Stellantis facilities across 20 states, but expanded strike actions are not expected against Ford.

The ban, which also applies to gasoline, came into force September 21 and doesn’t have a final date, according to the government decree.

Gwadar is the linchpin of China’s Belt and Road infrastructure endeavors in Pakistan, but developments have attracted ire from Gwadar locals, over illegal fishing trawlers from abroad.

The leaders of Ukraine and Kenya did not provide any details on how the grain hub would be set up or how grain would be transported to Africa.

Blank sailings peaked at 21% early on during the first few weeks of 2023 before eventually falling to 7% during weeks 36 through 40.

U.S. e-commerce sales are expected to surge 9.3% this year to $1.14 trillion, faster than overall retail spending growth.

The daily limits have contributed to a backlog of 116 vessels waiting to cross, well above normal, but below the more than 200 ships that were stuck last month.

Profitability is taking a back seat to technology transformation, supply chain and operational challenges, according to a survey released September 18 by Jefferson Wells.

It could take a while to really cut emissions, because it would still be cheaper to pay for the emissions rather than use more expensive marine biofuels.

Officials said it was the first time civilian ships had reached a Ukrainian port since the collapse of a UN-backed deal with Russia.