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Boeing Launches 'Confident Travel' Initiative to Encourage People to Fly

Boeing is launching a "Confident Travel" initiative with the aim of encouraging people to fly once again.

Automotive

Ford to Begin Phased Restart of Production in North America

Ford Motor Co. announced last week that it will begin reopening its North American manufacturing facilities with a phased restart on May 18.

Verizon to Help Customers, Small Businesses Disrupted by Coronavirus Impact

Verizon to Help Customers, Small Businesses Disrupted by Coronavirus Impact

Verizon says it will waive late fees and keep residential and small business customers connected if negatively impacted by global crisis.

Study: Last-Mile Robotics Deliveries Expected to Surge by 2030

Study: Last-Mile Robotics Deliveries Expected to Surge by 2030

A new study by Lux Research predicts that by 2030, drones, legged robots, wheeled robots and autonomous vehicles will handle last-mile delivery of 20 ...

GlobalData Says in Tech Sector, IT Services to Be Hardest Hit by Virus

GlobalData Says in Tech Sector, IT Services to Be Hardest Hit by Virus

While all tech sectors will be negatively impacted by coronavirus, IT services will be hit hardest, says GlobalData.

Small Business Admin Offers Disaster Assistance in Response to Coronavirus

Small Business Admin Offers Disaster Assistance in Response to Coronavirus

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small ...

AWEA says U.S. Offshore Wind Positioned for Massive Growth

AWEA says U.S. Offshore Wind Positioned for Massive Growth

The U.S. offshore wind industry is set to deliver significant economic benefits over the next decade, says a new report by the American Wind Energy As...

Note from Trade & Industry Development to Our Friends in the Industry

Note from Trade & Industry Development to Our Friends in the Industry

Due North Publisher Scott Swoger has posted a message for TID readers and subscribers regarding the reaction to COVID-19.

GA: New Neo-Panamax Cranes Bring Savannah's Crane Fleet to 36

GA: New Neo-Panamax Cranes Bring Savannah's Crane Fleet to 36

The Port of Savannah received three Neo-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes on Tuesday, bringing its total to 36, more than any other single terminal in Nort...

Amazon Commits to New Global Renewable Energy Projects

Amazon Commits to New Global Renewable Energy Projects

Amazon’s latest sustainability venture includes solar and wind installations in the U.S., Europe, and Australia, reports Chain Store Age.