Insights and Stories of David Shepardson

U.S. port strike ends leaving cargo backlog

Oct. 4, 2024 at 8:24 am CDT

U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports began reopening late on Thursday after dockworkers and port operators reached a wage deal to settle the industry's biggest work stoppage in nearly half a century, but clearing the cargo backlog will take time.

US East Coast dockworkers strike, halting half the nation’s ocean shipping

Oct. 1, 2024 at 9:23 am CDT

By David Shepardson Doyinsola Oladipo Reuters

A tugboat passes shipping containers being unloaded and stacked on a pier at Port Newark, New Jersey, U.S., November 19, 2021.

Agriculture groups urge White House to avert U.S. East Coast port disruption

Sep. 25, 2024 at 1:24 pm CDT

By David Shepardson Jarrett Renshaw Reuters

Top view of drone flying over green wheat field in spring. Technology innovation in agricultural industry

U.S. lawmakers want risks posed by Chinese agriculture drones addressed

Sep. 6, 2024 at 9:43 am CDT

By David Shepardson

US reopens key rail crossings between Texas and Mexico

Dec. 22, 2023 at 3:41 pm CST

By David Shepardson Reuters

U.S. agency to probe Ram pickups over power steering issues

Aug. 9, 2023 at 7:18 pm CDT

Washington | Reuters — U.S. auto safety regulators said on Tuesday they were investigating whether 1.1 million older Ram 1500 pickup trucks should be recalled for power steering loss issues. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received 380 reports alleging intermittent or complete loss of power steering assistance […]

By David Shepardson

U.S. regulator approves CP’s purchase of Kansas City Southern

Mar. 15, 2023 at 9:03 pm CDT

Washington | Reuters — The Surface Transportation Board of the United States said on Wednesday it had approved Canadian Pacific Railway’s US$31 billion acquisition of railroad company Kansas City Southern, with a series of environmental and competition conditions. The board, which oversees U.S. freight railroads, is imposing some requirements on […]

By David Shepardson

GM recalls 825,000 trucks, SUVs over headlight issue

Dec. 14, 2022 at 3:50 pm CST

Washington | Reuters — General Motors said Wednesday it was recalling 825,000 trucks and SUVs in North America because daytime running lights may not deactivate when the headlights are on, potentially causing excess glare. The largest U.S. automaker said the recall covers various Cadillac CT4 and CT5; Buick Envision; Cadillac […]

By David Shepardson

Biden administration makes case for quick Senate vote to avoid rail shutdown

Dec. 1, 2022 at 7:06 pm CST

Washington | Reuters — The Biden administration on Thursday urged the U.S. Senate to quickly pass a bill to block a railroad strike, warning that serious economic disruptions could be felt within days. The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to approve a bill to impose a tentative contract […]

By David Shepardson

Biden asks Congress to avert U.S. rail strike

Nov. 28, 2022 at 7:26 pm CST

Washington | Reuters — U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday called on Congress to intervene to avert a potential rail strike that could occur as early as Dec. 9, warning of a catastrophic economic impact if railroad service ground to a halt. Biden asked lawmakers to adopt the tentative deal […]

By David Shepardson

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Insights and Stories of David Shepardson

U.S. port strike ends leaving cargo backlog

US East Coast dockworkers strike, halting half the nation’s ocean shipping

Agriculture groups urge White House to avert U.S. East Coast port disruption

U.S. lawmakers want risks posed by Chinese agriculture drones addressed

US reopens key rail crossings between Texas and Mexico

U.S. agency to probe Ram pickups over power steering issues

U.S. regulator approves CP’s purchase of Kansas City Southern

GM recalls 825,000 trucks, SUVs over headlight issue

Biden administration makes case for quick Senate vote to avoid rail shutdown

Biden asks Congress to avert U.S. rail strike

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