National Hispanic Heritage Month

FreightWaves Classics/Pioneers: Lopez was first Hispanic American graduate of the Naval Academy 

Inactivated submarines at Mare Island Naval Shipyard on January 3, 1946. (Photo: U.S. Navy/ww2db.com)

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National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15. It celebrates “the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.”

Hispanic...

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FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: Katson served the U.S. Navy for nearly 40 years

The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels fly over the U.S. Naval Academy. (Photo: Stacy Godfrey/U.S. Navy)

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National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15. It celebrates “the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.”

Hispanic Heritage Week began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-classicsleaders-katson-served-the-us-navy-for-nearly-40-years

FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: Rafael Benítez served the US with distinction

The USS Cochino leaving Portsmouth, Hampshire (UK) for the Barents Sea in July 1949. (Photo: history.navy.mil)

FreightWaves Classics is sponsored by Old Dominion Freight Line. Click to find out how we can help your business keep its promises.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15. It celebrates “the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.”

Hispanic Heritage Week began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-classicsleaders-rafael-benitez-served-the-us-with-distinction

FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: Rico held key positions at FHWA and now at MAES

VDOT, FHWA, USACE officials sign draft SEIS for Route 460. (Photo: Gerry Rogers/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

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National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15. It celebrates “the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.”

Hispanic Heritage Week began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-classicsleadersrico-held-key-positions-at-fhwa-and-now-at-maes

Carriers encouraged to adapt to customers’ needs as manufacturing shifts south

Since 2020, the U.S. has experienced extreme congestion at its ports, with vessels waiting for weeks, and sometimes months, to get unloaded. After two years of continued supply chain disruptions, companies are looking for more localized options to negate the impact of overseas shipment delays. 

Mexico’s proximity to the Americas and favorable operating environment has made it an attractive location for many U.S. companies wanting to expand or move their manufacturing operations. Cross-border...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/carriers-encouraged-to-adapt-to-customers-needs-as-manufacturing-shifts-south

FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: Garcia was a trailblazer in the Coast Guard

The USCG Cutter Campbell. (Photo: atlanticarea.uscg.mil)

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National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15. It celebrates “the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.”

Hispanic Heritage Week began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-classicsleaders-garcia-was-a-trailblazer-in-the-coast-guard

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