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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

29 Mariners Rescued From Oil Tanker Hit in Red Sea Attacks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A French destroyer rescued 29 mariners from an oil tanker that came under repeated attack in the Red Sea, officials said Aug. 22.

August 22, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

China’s WeRide Delays US IPO Just as Deadline Nears

WeRide Inc. has postponed its plan for a U.S. initial public offering, according to people with knowledge of the matter, days before Chinese regulatory approval lapses.

August 22, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Key Bridge Collapse Spurs $5M Small Business Grant Fund

A $5 million grant program aimed at supporting Baltimore-area small businesses hit hard by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge launched Aug. 21.

August 22, 2024
Government, Business

US Shippers Scramble as Canadian Rail Shutdown Hits Freight

Importers and exporters are left with few options as a near-total rail shutdown in Canada risks delaying ocean shipments, spiking freight costs and straining the busiest U.S. ports.

August 22, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

CN and CPKC Initiate Lockout After Labor Talks Fail

The Canadian railway system has been struck with two major work stoppages amid failed labor negotiations Aug. 22.

August 22, 2024
Government, Safety, Fuel

Minnesota Fuel Taxes to Jump 12% in 2025 Due to New Law

Minnesota’s motor fuel taxes will jump by nearly 12% starting Jan. 1 for diesel, gasoline, biodiesel and other fuels because of a state law passed last year.

August 21, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Trudeau Tells Railways, Union to Reach Deal to Avoid Strike

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canada’s two largest railways and unionized workers to reach a deal to avert a strike that businesses warn will cause significant harm to the economy.

August 21, 2024
Government, Business

US Payroll Data Likely to See Largest Revision Since 2009

U.S. job growth was probably far less robust in the year through March than previously reported, according to government data out Aug. 21.

August 21, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Canadian Economy at Risk as Rail, Port Strikes Approach

Canadian businesses are warning about potential long-term damage to the economy if railway and port strikes go ahead and choke the country’s vital trading arteries.

August 21, 2024
Government, Business

ATA Presses DOT on Stalled Mileage-Based Fee Study

With the IIJA set to expire in about two years, ATA said the opportunity to conduct the pilot program and report the results to Congress is “quickly fading.â€

August 21, 2024