South African materials handling systems company ProMHS has relocated to expanded offices in Johannesburg as it approaches its 12-year anniversary. The move reflects the company’s evolution from consulting to comprehensive warehouse solutions.
Hundreds of maritime leaders converged on Seattle this week for the inaugural One Ocean Week, addressing the complex transition to sustainable ocean industries. Companies including SSA Marine and Corvus Energy detailed their efforts to electrify shipping and port operations while navigating significant technical and competitive hurdles. The event highlighted both progress and persistent challenges in decarbonizing global maritime operations.
Hundreds of global maritime executives, government officials, and sustainability advocates gathered in Seattle this week for what organizers described as a critical industry convergence. The inaugural One Ocean Week Seattle, according to event details, brought together diverse ocean interests to address what many see as an urgent need for coordinated action on maritime sustainability.
Amazon is partnering with Energy Northwest to develop the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility in Washington state, which will deploy up to 12 small modular reactors. The project, using X-energy’s advanced nuclear technology, aims to provide carbon-free power for Amazon’s AI operations and data centers starting in the 2030s.
Amazon is backing a significant nuclear energy development in Washington state that will deploy 12 small modular reactors (SMRs) at the planned Cascade Advanced Energy Facility, according to recent announcements. The project represents one of the most substantial private investments in advanced nuclear technology to date and signals growing corporate interest in reliable, carbon-free power sources for energy-intensive operations.
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Federal banking agencies have eliminated climate risk planning mandates for major financial institutions. The policy reversal reflects ongoing debates about regulatory scope and financial risk management approaches.
Federal regulators have reportedly withdrawn requirements that the nation’s largest financial institutions incorporate climate risk considerations into their long-term planning frameworks. According to reports, the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced the policy reversal Thursday, eliminating guidance originally established during the Biden administration.
IMF Sounds Alarm on Financial Stability The International Monetary Fund has issued its starkest warning yet about growing vulnerabilities in…
The Changing Face of Employment Compliance As we move through 2025, industrial employers face an increasingly complex web of employment…
The third quarter of 2025 has brought significant legal developments affecting how employers hire, compensate, and manage workers. From expanded salary disclosure requirements to new restrictions on criminal background checks, businesses must adapt to a rapidly changing compliance landscape. These changes reflect a broader shift toward greater transparency and fairness in employment practices.
Employers across multiple jurisdictions are facing tightened restrictions on how they evaluate candidates with criminal histories, according to employment law analysts. Sources indicate that Philadelphia will implement new lookback periods beginning January 6, 2026, limiting misdemeanor convictions to a four-year window and excluding summary offenses entirely. The amended ordinance reportedly requires employers to provide written notice before taking adverse action based on criminal records and establishes a rebuttable presumption of retaliation if action follows within 90 days of a candidate asserting their rights.
Western nations have significantly intensified their economic pressure campaign against Russia’s crucial energy sector, with the United States and Britain…
