Transportation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating 2.4 million Tesla vehicles with the Full Self-Driving software following fatal crashes involving reduced visibility.

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $4 million fine against Lufthansa, accusing the airline of discriminating against Jewish passengers in a 2022 incident.

Dockworkers suspended their strike at East and Gulf Coast ports after reaching a tentative deal, though it will take some time before the supply chain normalizes after the strike.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida's National Guard and State Guard will deploy to the state's ports to restore operations amid the dockworkers strike and Hurricane Helene recovery.

International Longshoreman's Association President Harold Daggett is against automation, and condemned EZPass automated tolls and self-checkouts in a recent interview.

The strike by unionized dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports has ground coffee shipments to a halt, setting up a supply squeeze given the heavy U.S. reliance on coffee imports.

Data shows General Motors, Walmart and LG Electronics have the greatest exposure to the ongoing union dockworkers' strike impacting dozens of ports on the East and Gulf coasts.

Unlike bigger brands, smaller companies are more likely to feel the effects of even slight disruptions, like the port strike, on their day-to-day operations.

Unionized dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports are on strike, demanding higher wages and protection from automation, though experts warn automation is needed for competitiveness.

A strike by unionized dockworkers at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports could have a potential impact on consumers due to higher food prices caused by delayed or canceled shipments.

Several leading business groups are urging President Biden to use his authority under the Taft-Hartley Act to restore operations at ports affected by the dockworkers strike.