Tag: Transportation and shipping
Greek customs agents seize more than 90 kilograms of cocaine from a ship that originated in Ecuador
THESSALONIKI, Greece -- Customs agents have seized around 93 kilograms (205 pounds) of cocaine at the port in the northern Greek city of...
China's exports grow 7% in July, less than forecasts, while imports pick up pace
BANGKOK -- China’s exports rose 7% in July from a year earlier, below economists’ forecasts for growth closer to 10% as trade tensions...
French imports of Russia's liquified natural gas surge, and Ukraine supporters seek a stop
Shipments of Russian liquified natural gas to France more than doubled the first half of this year, according to new analyses of trade...
Extortion and gang violence are hitting even big corporations and business leaders in Mexico
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico -- Even Mexico’s largest corporations are now being hit by demands from drug cartels, and gangs are increasingly trying to...
Etsy plans to test its first-ever loyalty program as it aims to boost sales
Etsy said Wednesday it will begin testing its first-ever loyalty program in September, a move designed to boost the e-commerce site's sluggish sales...
Dollar General agrees to pay $12 million fine to settle alleged workplace safety violations
NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — Dollar General has agreed to pay a $12 million fine and improve conditions at its thousands...