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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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Ports of Indiana Announces Expansion and New Partnership

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. 鈥 Ports of Indiana, in partnership with Superior River Terminals Indiana, has launched 鈥淚ndiana River and Rail Terminals,鈥 the largest general cargo operation on the Ohio River.

October 17, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

PACT, Utilities Team Up to Speed ZEV Infrastructure Buildout

The memorandum of understanding sends a signal to the freight market that utilities are allies, Aravind Kailas told TT. 鈥淲e can present a united front,鈥 he said.

October 17, 2024
Government, Business

Shoppers Spent More at Retailers in September

WASHINGTON 鈥 Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock and home values helped sustain their willingness to spend.

October 17, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Supreme Court Greenlights EPA鈥檚 Power Plant Emission Rules

Opponents, including trade groups and companies in the power and mining industries, were seeking to halt the rules while a legal challenge goes forward at a federal appeals court.

October 16, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Federal Aid Tops $2B for Recovery From Helene, Milton

The federal government has been under intense pressure to show that it is getting help to areas devastated by the back-to-back hurricanes and warns that more money will be needed.

October 16, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

States Temporarily Lift Fuel Tax Rules for Hurricane Relief

The exemptions are designed to facilitate aid delivery to Southern states still recovering from hurricanes Milton and Helene.

October 16, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

US to Loan EV Battery Parts Maker $671M for Georgia Plant

The Biden administration is poised to loan nearly $671 million to Aspen Aerogels Inc. to make a key component of electric car batteries in the election battleground state of Georgia.

October 16, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Trucks Pushes Ahead With Electric Truck Goals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve reaffirmed Oct. 13 his commitment to lowering emissions with electric trucks even amid a slowing market.

October 15, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Biodiesel Projects Win $1.85 Million in Iowa Grants

Iowa is incentivizing biodiesel production with $1.85 million in new biofuel grants announced by state Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig to support rural jobs.

October 15, 2024
Government, Business

EU Plans Tariff Strategy if Trump Returns to White House

The EU鈥檚 favored approach would be to seek an agreement with Trump on some areas of common interest such as China, said one of the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

October 15, 2024