Freight (Cargo) – Page 9

Activist Ancora Wins Three Norfolk Southern Board Seats but Will Not Oust CEO

An activist investment firm failed to replace the railroad’s top executive and all its directors, but did win three seats on its board.

By Peter Eavis

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Norfolk Southern Faces Activist Investor Challenge

A year after a derailment in Ohio raised questions about rail safety, an investment firm is seeking to install new management in an effort to increase profits.

By Peter Eavis

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Maersk Says Expanded Houthi Attacks Are Forcing More Delays

The shipping company said the militia had recently tried to attack ships further from the shores of Yemen, putting more strain on logistics.

By Peter Eavis

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Trains, Trucks and Tractors: The Race to Reroute Goods From Baltimore

Since the collapse of the Key Bridge, other East Coast ports have absorbed the cargo previously handled in Baltimore, but some parts of the supply chain like trucking are struggling.

By Peter Eavis