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Sullivan & Cromwell brings legal expertise into agreement review

In collaboration with OpenAI, Sullivan & Cromwell developed Agreement Analyzer, an AI tool for identifying issues in a draft agreement.

Sea and Google AI Futures Fund Collaborate to Advance AI Innovation

Sea group business and technology update. Shopee-specific scope must be confirmed in the original.

English language rule’s comments bring criticism from Sikh organization

The Sikh Coalition was one of the louder voices in opposition to FMCSA’s English language proposed rule. The post English language rule’s comments bring criticism from Sikh organization appeared first on FreightWaves.

Waabi signs Warrior Logistics for Dallas-Houston freight

Waabi says its Dallas-Houston commercial load volume is up more than 80% this year, and Warrior Logistics is now running routine customer freight on the corridor The post Waabi signs Warrior Logistics for Dallas-Houston freight appeared fir

Intermodal: Freight’s MUST-HAVE in Volatile Markets

Intermodal conversion is no longer an option but a necessity for shippers, driven by past supply chain chaos and persistent fuel costs. FreightWaves Finance Editor Todd Maiden breaks down J.B. Hunt’s strategic plays in intermodal and dedica

Why Rail Is Booming: Intermodal & Carload Growth Explained

US rail traffic is surging, with intermodal and carload volumes hitting new highs. This isn’t just a few bright spots; growth is broad-based across nearly all industrial sectors, driven by tight trucking capacity and high diesel prices. Fin

Democratizing Trucking Tech: What Small Fleets NEED to Know

The trucking industry is rapidly evolving, making cutting-edge technology a must-have for carriers of all sizes. Learn how Datatruck is transforming the landscape for small and mid-sized fleets, offering advanced TMS solutions that help the

Freight Market Alert: Why October’s Tender Rejections Hit 14% Unexpectedly

The SONAR Truckload Rejection Index is skyrocketing, hitting an unexpected 14% in October – a significant development outside normal seasonal patterns. This isn’t driven by a demand spike, but rather by persistent market imbalance and insuf

Volvo takes aim at vocational trucks with 540-hp VNX launch

The VNX shares a platform with the VNL and VNR, the product of a $3 billion investment, and gets a 540-horsepower D13 rated to EPA 2027 standards with 630 braking horsepower The post Volvo takes aim at vocational trucks with 540-hp VNX laun

Businesses view stablecoins warily

Despite the hype surrounding the digital assets, businesses remain cool to using the cryptocurrency, according to the results of a Cleveland Federal Reserve survey.

Freight broker alleges customer theft, kickbacks in lawsuit against rival

Edge Logistics has sued Freight Tec Management Group and four former employees, alleging a coordinated scheme to divert customers, misuse confidential information and pay kickbacks funded by inflated freight charges. The post Freight broker

Target wants more efficient stores. An upgraded employee app could help.

The retailer’s myDay app features a newly customizable home screen functionality and will soon include access to AI-backed insights.

Toy prices jump 4.2% ahead of the holidays

The September price bump came amid a “tough” inflation report, with the overall Consumer Price Index up 0.6%.

HiRO-ACEv2: Simulating extreme weather at 3 km resolution for a fraction of the cost

Saks channels ‘main character energy’ for first post-bankruptcy holiday

A few months after its parent company exited Chapter 11, a leaner Saks Fifth Avenue is out to show it still has holiday heft.

usOpal Recalls Xalirium Portable Bed Rails Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation; Violate Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails

The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because when the bed rails are attached to a bed, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing

Primark Recalls 101 Dalmatians Faux Leather Children’s Coin Purses Due to Phthalate Levels and Risk of Ingestion

The coin purses contain higher phthalate concentration levels. Phthalates can be harmful if young children are exposed to sufficient amounts, including through ingestion, and certain phthalates have been associated with adverse health effec

Papablic, of USA Recalls Convertible Bedside Sleepers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Play Yard

The bedside sleepers with play yard extensions violate the mandatory safety standard for play yards because the mattress can become displaced causing a baby to become entrapped between the sleeping pad and bottom posing a deadly suffocation

Loving Thyself Rocks Recalls Crystal Glass Cups Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Ingestion and Laceration Hazards

Glass can break inside the recalled cups while in use, posing a risk of serious injury from ingestion and laceration hazards.

HatsanUSA Recalls Blitz Air Rifles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Projectile Hazard

The recalled air rifles can fire unexpectedly when releasing the bolt before the air rifle is fully cocked, posing a risk of serious injury or death from projectile hazard.

3M Company Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard

The recalled thermal laminators can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Rhenus opens Dubai Humanitarian hub office

Rhenus has opened an emergency aid and relief logistics office within the Dubai Humanitarian hub to manage air, ocean and road freight aid operations. The office was inaugurated on 14 October and follows the launch of Rhenus’ humanitarian l

Moody’s upgrades retail and apparel outlook as tariffs ease

The firm now expects “solid household finances” to lead to more stability in the sector, although rising energy costs and geopolitical risks are still a factor.

Can Real-Time Voice Translation Improve Warehouse Productivity and Employee Engagement?

Labor shortages remain one of the most persistent challenges facing warehouse operators. Yet an often-overlooked issue sits beneath the labor discussion: communication. Modern distribution centers frequently employ associates who speak a va