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22.08.25 - 06:06
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Authorities Bust Multimillion Dollar LA-Area Cargo Theft Ring (ZeroHedge)
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Authorities Bust Multimillion Dollar LA-Area Cargo Theft Ring
Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
Authorities in Los Angeles County have cracked a storefront operation trafficking millions of dollars worth of goods allegedly stolen in train and cargo burglaries, officials announced on Aug. 20.
Cardboard boxes left from stolen cargo lay strewn across railroad tracks in Los Angeles on Jan. 14, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
A total of $4.5 million in stolen property—including power tools, appliances, and electric bikes—was recovered on Aug. 14 and Aug. 19 when investigators searched two locations of DJ General Tool and Wire, located in Montebello and Huntington Park.
Several pricey brands were uncovered, including Dyson, Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Makita products. Many of the items were being sold at the stores and online, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
LAPD detectives worked with the Union Pacific Police Department and the Los Angeles P...
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22.08.25 - 01:18
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6,600 UNION PACIFIC TEAMSTERS RATIFY CONTRACT (PR Newswire)
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Maintenance of Way Workers Represented by BMWED Secure Key Benefits NOVI, Mich., Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of maintenance of way workers at Union Pacific (UP) have voted to ratify a strong new contract. They are represented by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes......
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18.08.25 - 20:03
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The Transload Group LLC Strongly Supports Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger, Citing “Game-Changer” for U.S. Supply Chain (Business Wire)
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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Transload Group LLC, a leading provider of rail transloading and logistics services, today voiced its strong support for the announced merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Corporation. The combination of these two freight rail giants will create the first truly transcontinental railroad in American history, connecting over 50,000 miles of track across 43 states from coast to coast.
The Transload Group believes this historic merger will transform the nation's supply chain for the better. By uniting the eastern and western rail networks, the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger promises to unlock faster, more seamless freight service for shippers large and small. Customers can expect single-line haul service from the Atlantic to the Pacific, eliminating costly interchange delays and reducing transit times by days on critical routes.
Chuck Marias, President of The Transload Group LLC, welcomed the news: “We are thrilled to see Union Pacific and Norfol...
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06.08.25 - 13:48
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Rail Merger Will Bring "Dismal Service" & "High Rates" Says Shippers Group (ZeroHedge)
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Rail Merger Will Bring "Dismal Service" & "High Rates" Says Shippers Group
By Stuart Chirls of FreightWaves,
A trade group representing 3,500 chemical, manufacturing, agriculture, and energy companies warned that past history shows that a proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern will push up shipping costs without improving service.
“The Freight Rail Customer Alliance (FRCA) has long been opposed to continued consolidation in the rail industry based on past experiences resulting in increased rates, higher fees and unreliable service,” said FRCA President Emily Regis, in a release.
UP and NS on July 29 announced the $85 billion stock-and-cash deal to create a transcontinental system with more than 50,000 route-miles of track in 43 states. The carriers said the acquisition would improve service by cutting up to 48 hours from a loaded railcar's total travel time from departure to arrival, know as dwell, while simplifying paperwork and creating a seamles...
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