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USPS To Release Stamps Honoring National Bird

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:56:16 EDT

What: - - The U.S. Postal Service will issue Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult, a new set of commemorative postage stamps. The first-day-of-issue outdoor event is free and open to the public. News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtag #BaldEagleStamps. - - Who: - - The Hon. Daniel M. Tangherlini, U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, will serve as the dedicating official. - - When: - - Thursday, May 14, at 11 a.m. Central - - Where: - - National Eagle Center - 50 Pembroke Ave. S...

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Man Utd game travel warning - Fulham Broadway open; some District & Piccadilly Line disruption

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:30:47 EDT

Supporters intending to travel to or from our home Premier League game against Manchester United using the London Underground are advised that planned engineering works on part of the network may affect your journey. - - For the match this Saturday (18 April) and unlike last Sunday's game against Manchester City, a normal servicewill be operational on the District Line through Fulham Broadway Station but there will be no interchange with or service on the Piccadilly Line at Earl's Cou...

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FedEx Chief Financial Officer John W. Dietrich to Step Down June 1

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:36:05 EDT

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced that John Dietrich will step down as executive vice president and chief financial officer on June 1 upon successful completion of the spin-off of FedEx Freight into a new publicly traded company. He will remain with the company until July 31. Claude Russ, FedEx enterprise vice president, Finance will serve as interim CFO, effective June 1, as the company conducts a comprehensive internal and external search for a successor. Additionally, FedEx affirms the...

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2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle Debuts as First Pursuit-capable Heavy-duty Truck

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:51:16 EDT

- - • Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle debuts as the first and only 3/4-ton truck with pursuit‑capable performance - • Ram engineered the 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle to meet the operational needs of law enforcement, fire, rescue and emergency response agencies while preserving the towing and hauling capability expected of a Ram heavy-duty truck - • The Emergency Response Vehicle package builds on the Ram 2500 Special Service Vehicle with additional performance hardware, underbod...

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XPO Sponsors Pat Tillman Foundation's Annual Pat's Run for Third Year in a Row

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:25:33 EDT

XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, is proud to sponsor the Pat Tillman Foundation's annual Pat's Run for the third consecutive year. The event, taking place on Saturday, April 11 in Tempe, Arizona, will raise funds for the Tillman Scholars Program, which offers educational scholarships to service members, veterans and their families. - - Over 75 XPO employees and their family members are scheduled to volunteer at and participate in the run. In...

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La Caisse and Prologis Launch Pan-European Logistics Joint Venture

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:33:15 EDT

- - • A EUR 1 billion seed portfolio in logistics assets across France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK will anchor the launch of the joint venture. - - • La Caisse will hold 70% interest, with Prologis serving as operating partner and contributing asset management and development expertise. - - • The platform will grow through disciplined acquisitions and development in Europe's core logistics markets. - - - - La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), a global investment group, and Prologi...

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Casaideas and Kuehne+Nagel expand logistics partnership to support omnichannel growth in Chile

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:47:02 EDT

- - • Increasing efficiency and scalability by consolidating logistics operations into a single, semi-automated distribution centre covering 30,000 m� - • Accelerating omnichannel growth and continuous improvement in service levels, building on a seven-year partnership - - - Kuehne+Nagel and Casaideas have announced an expanded partnership in Chile, aimed at enhancing logistics capabilities supporting both e-commerce fulfilment and retail store replenishment for the national design br...

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Meet Some of the People Who Shaped the American Story

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:35:09 EDT

In recognition of the nation's 250th anniversary, the U.S. Postal Service today released Figures of the American Revolution Forever stamps. The commemorative stamps feature 25 individual portraits honoring some of the people whose actions helped shape the American Revolution and establish U.S. independence. - - Beginning in July 2025, the Postal Service embarked on a yearlong celebration of 250 years of serving the American public and America's independence. This pane of stamps is one of th...

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Ferrovial holds its 2026 Shareholders Meeting after a year of strong operational performance and Nasdaq-100 inclusion

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:16:21 EDT

Ferrovial held its 2026 Shareholders Meeting, following a year of solid results and strong operational performance across all its business areas, and which culminated in the company's inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index. - - “In 2025, Ferrovial delivered robust performance across all business divisions. We joined the Nasdaq-100 index in December, reflecting the confidence investors place in our long-term strategy. Looking ahead, we believe we are well positioned for continued growth, suppo...

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U.S. Postal Service Recommends New Prices for July 2026

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:43:47 EDT

The U.S. Postal Service today filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of mailing services price changes to take effect on July 12. The new rates include a 4-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents. - - The proposed adjustments, approved by the governors of the Postal Service, would raise mailing services product prices approximately 4.8 percent. If favorably reviewed by the Commission, the price changes would include: - - Pro...

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Pintsch North America to Exhibit Advanced Rail Signaling Technologies at 2026 ASLRRA Conference and Upcoming RSSI Shows

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 15:58:21 EDT

The company will first exhibit at the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association ( “ASLRRA” ) Annual Conference & Exhibition, April 12–14, at Booth 1035. The ASLRRA event brings together short line and regional railroad operators, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to address operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure modernization. - - Pintsch North America will also exhibit at the 2025 Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. (RSSI) Railway Show, June 2–4, at...

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Business as unusual: Exporters adapt to geopolitical shocks

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 12:43:45 EDT

In Summary - - Early signs of disruption. The Middle East conflict has added a new layer of shocks to an already fragile environment shaped by tariffs, weakening demand and declining consumer confidence. We expect lower global GDP growth (+2.6% in 2026), higher global inflation (4.3% in 2026) and stronger fiscal pressure, with higher energy and input costs and weak demand adding to the pressure of 10.5% effective US tariffs on companies' margins. Even in the best-case scenario, a post-c...

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GEODIS in Switzerland strengthens its healthcare capabilities and expands its national footprint

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 12:14:52 EDT

GEODIS in Switzerland has achieved a significant milestone in solidifying its healthcare logistics capabilities, obtaining three key certifications in less than six months: ISO, CEIV Pharma, and GDP. These certifications demonstrate GEODIS' commitment to the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics. - - These milestones support GEODIS' ambition to further develop its capabilities in high-value and regulated sectors such as He...

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FedEx Volunteers Drive Positive Change Through Environmental and Education Projects in Bangkok

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:51:47 EDT

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world's largest express transportation companies, has launched a multi-faceted community development initiative to support the environmental sustainability and education at Wat Thewasunthorn School and the surrounding Lat Yao community in Bangkok's Chatuchak District. - - Wat Thewasunthorn School is a small community institution serving about 60 students from kindergarten to Grade Six. The school served as the focal point of the volunteer init...

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Physical Internet Realization Council's Chemicals Working Group to Promoting Initiatives toward the proper management of truck drivers' ancillary work and safety improvement of tanker truck loading and unloading

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 14:20:37 EDT

The Chemicals Working Group (Chairman: Professor YANO Yuji, Ryutsu Keizai University) of the Physical Internet Realization Council – a body led by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) – is promoting initiatives aimed at “standardizing truck-related operations” and “improving the safety of tanker truck loading and unloading operations” in the chemical logistics sector, based on the amended laws on transport...

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Alstom welcomes Martin Sion as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Henri Poupart-Lafarge

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 09:37:08 EDT

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, welcomes Martin Sion as Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Martin Sion succeeds Henri Poupart-Lafarge, who, after a decade at the helm, has decided not to seek a further term as CEO. - - A Decade of Transformational Leadership - - Under Henri Poupart-Lafarge's leadership since 2016, Alstom achieved a strong leadership position in the global rail industry, marked by significant growth, a broadened product portfolio, and a reput...

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J.B. Hunt Announces Anticipated Dual Listing on Nasdaq Texas Stock Exchange

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 11:30:40 EDT

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: JBHT) announced that it has been approved to have its common stock dually listed on Nasdaq Texas, LLC (Nasdaq Texas). J.B. Hunt President and CEO Shelley Simpson joined key industry and Nasdaq leaders and Texas state officials at today's closing bell ceremony commemorating the launch of the Nasdaq Texas exchange. - - Nasdaq Texas is a newly established dual listing exchange created to broaden capital access for companies in the state and across t...

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JCDecaux expands its street furniture offering in Tokyo through the acquisition of VISTA COMMUNICATIONS Inc.

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 03:16:35 EDT

JCDecaux SE (Euronext Paris: DEC), the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire VISTA COMMUNICATIONS Inc., a Japanese company specialising in advertising on taxi shelters, based in Tokyo, Japan. - - Since 2012, VISTA has been operating 29 taxi shelters in Tokyo, representing 58 advertising faces, including 7 digital, mainly located in the busy districts of Shibuya, Roppongi, Shinjuku, Shinagawa, Akihabara and Ueno. This valuable...

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USPS Announces Stamp Issues for World Stamp Show

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 12:49:44 EDT

The U.S. Postal Service today announced the stamp issues that will be premiered at the Boston 2026 World Exposition, the 12th international philatelic exhibition of the United States. - - The expo will run from May 23-30 and will feature a USPS first-day-of-issue ceremony on most days of the show. - - Treasures of the Revolutionary Era - 9 a.m., Saturday, May 23 - BCEC Ballroom (Level 3) - - The Treasures of the Revolutionary Era stamps will be issued as part of the opening ceremony fo...

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GEODIS unifies its brands: Sealogis and XP LOG become GEODIS

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 12:12:25 EDT

Sealogis, Sealogis Freight Forwarding -a freight forwarding company operating in France, Spain, and Belgium through its subsidiary Sealogis Freight Forwarding Belgium —and XP LOG, a port area logistics provider present in Le Havre and Marseille, have been part of the GEODIS Group since 1995 while maintaining their respective brands. Today, the Group is taking the next step in its development by unifying these entities under the GEODIS brand. This integration will enable clients to benefit...

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Alstom to deliver Belgrade's first metro: A historic leap in urban mobility and economic growth

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:14:06 EDT

- - • Alstom will deliver a fully integrated, turnkey metro solution, including 32 Metropolis trains - • This flagship urban project valued at €915 million [1] will support Serbia's long-term growth, connectivity and climate ambitions - - - Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has secured a €915 million turnkey contract to deliver Belgrade's Metro Line 1, the first fully automated metro system in Serbia. This project, connecting in the first phase Maki�ko Polje to Kar...

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Honda Showcases All-electric Fastport eQuad at New York International Auto Show

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:06:56 EDT

Fastport, a new Honda B2B business dedicated to transforming last-mile delivery logistics with micromobility solutions, will showcase the Fastport eQuad and Fleet-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform at the New York International Auto Show. - - Taking center stage during Media Days, the all-electric Fastport eQuad will be featured in a dedicated press event from 1:20–1:40 p.m. ET on April 1 at the EV Hybrid Test Track (Level 1), where Fastport Chief of Operations Jamie Davies will share the lat...

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FedEx Expands Renewable Energy Footprint in Asia Pacific withFirst On-Site Solar Installation in East China

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:59:18 EDT

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world's largest express transportation companies, is strengthening its sustainability efforts across the Asia Pacific with the launch of a new solar installation at the FedEx Shanghai International Express and Cargo Hub. This marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to advancing sustainable logistics infrastructure and makes FedEx the first and currently the only logistics and freight company at Shanghai Pudong International...

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Fast Company Names AutoStore Among 2026 Most Innovative Companies

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:16:06 EDT

AutoStore, the global leader in intelligent fulfillment, has been named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 202 6, in the Logistics category for applying automation in new ways across industries. AutoStore has been named to the list alongside Google, Nvidia, and Shopify. - - AutoStore earns this recognition for extending its automation platform across industries and use cases, from retail and healthcare to new applications like agriculture. One example is its partnership...

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Students from N�gr�d and Heves counties are designing the city of the future with the support of the Alstom Foundation

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:20:51 EDT

- - • Thanks to the support of the Alstom Foundation, around 170 students from N�gr�d and Heves counties will explore the basics of 3D design and printing, programming, artificial intelligence, and robotics as they work together to design the sustainable city of the future - • Students participating in the program will learn about real-world technological and sustainable challenges through narrative learning, while also acquiring knowledge that will be useful in the labour market of the fut...

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Governor Hochul Announces MTA Seeking Companies to Build Up to 2,390 Subway Cars, the Largest Subway Car Order Ever

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:08:10 EDT

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking proposals from rail car manufacturers for its largest subway car contract in history with a base order of 1,140 subway cars to replace the R62 and R62A fleets operating on the 1, 3, 6 lines, and if an option to purchase the additional 1,250 cars is exercised, to replace the R142 and R142A cars on the 2, 4, 5 lines. - - “Thousands of new subway cars running better service and a more reliable...

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