Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

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Canada to Raise Capacity at Port of Thunder Bay

Canada is investing C$6.7 million from its National Trade Corridors Fund on two projects to improve and increase capacity at the Port of Thunder Bay, a key grain transport hub.

March 18, 2024
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New York Offers $16 Million in Hydrogen Grants

New York has launched two grant programs totaling $16 million to pay for developing, testing and trial runs of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and industrial hydrogen energy projects.

March 18, 2024
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Virginia, USDA Offer $6.3M in Cold Storage-Related Grants

Virginia has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer $6.3 million in supply chain grants to expand transportation options and increase cold storage and flash-freezing facilities.

March 18, 2024
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FreezPak Logistics Plans Virginia Facility for Mid-Atlantic

FreezPak Logistics, a full-service cold and dry storage company, will invest $77.5 million to build a facility serving the Mid-Atlantic region.

March 15, 2024
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Texas Truckers Bring Tires, Livestock Feed in Wildfire Aid

Texas Trucking Association has been helping firefighters get truck tires to battle wildfires that have burned more than 1 million acres in the rural Panhandle.

March 15, 2024
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Ten States Ask Court to Invalidate SEC’s New Climate Rule

A 10-state coalition is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to thwart its new rule requiring companies to report greenhouse gas emissions.

March 14, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Biden Praises Local Leaders, Touts Record at NLC Gathering

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, at an event hosted by the National League of Cities, praised local officials for advancing important projects for their communities.

March 12, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

North Dakota Adds Six CDL Road Test Sites

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is making it easier for new truckers to get behind the wheel by adding six new commercial driver license road test sites.

March 8, 2024
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Walmart Plans $350 Million Dairy Facility Expansion in Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Walmart’s $350 million dairy facility expansion to produce milk near Waco for distribution to 750 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs.

March 8, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

Truckers Hail New FMC Rule on Overseas Container Fees

The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a final ruling to simplify international container billing practices in a move hailed by truckers.

March 7, 2024