Tag: Transportation and shipping
A ban on single-use plastics takes effect in Hong Kong in a bid to reduce pollution
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong has long been a major producer and consumer of great food, and a great amount of plastic and...
CSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarter
CSX's first-quarter profit slipped 10% even though the railroad delivered 3% more goods, as shipments it handed shifted to a less-profitable mix.The Jacksonville,...
Global smartphone shipments climb nearly 8% in 1st quarter as Samsung retakes the lead
FILE - Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Phones displayed in Seoul, South Korea, July 26, 2023. Global smartphone shipments rose nearly 8% in...
UPS to become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service
FILE - A delivery vehicle passes by a UPS depot, Thursday, June 29, 2023, in New York. UPS has received an air cargo...
Japan’s exports rise nearly 8% in February on strong shipments of cars and machinery
TOKYO -- Japan’s exports rose 7.8% in February from a year earlier on strong shipments of cars and electrical machinery, the government said...
Want to feel special? Stores and restaurants with paid memberships are betting on it
NEW YORK -- How much does it cost to feel special?At Chuck E- Cheese, the family entertainment and pizza chain, the price is...