[ad_1] After months of tense negotiations which led to slowdowns and port disruptions, the union which represents thousands of West Coast dockworkers has reached a tentative deal with their employers on a new labor agreement. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s Coast Longshore Division, and the Pacific Maritime Association — which represents dozens of terminal … Read more
[ad_1] A shortage of albuterol, a widely used drug for the treatment of asthma and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), could worsen after a major manufacturer, Akorn, shuttered three of its facilities last month. Akorn, a generic drug maker which filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy last month, shut down its facilities in New Jersey, New York … Read more
[ad_1] Deadlines loom for shipping packages for the holidays – CBS News Watch CBS News Deadlines loom for shipping gifts for the holidays. Kris Van Cleve goes inside a FedEx center in Tennessee as workers prepare for the last-minute rush of packages. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, … Read more
[ad_1] A major U.S. diesel fuel supplier warned of an oil “shortage” on the East Coast on Monday and suggested that it could cause prices on a variety of consumer goods to rise in the near term. But while inventories of diesel and gasoline are lower than they historically have been, the tight supply of … Read more
[ad_1] Drought disrupts Mississippi River shipping – CBS News Watch CBS News Water levels are hitting record lows along the Mississippi River, meaning big trouble for the economy. The drought is expected to last through January, threatening the critical supply chain for food, coal, petroleum and more. Ben Tracy has more. Be the first to … Read more
[ad_1] Supply chain issues impact apple farmers – CBS News Watch CBS News Apple farmers are grappling with unprecedented economic challenges as they prepare for the busy fall harvest. CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains the long-term effects on the apple industry and how consumers are impacted. Be the first to know Get browser notifications … Read more