Dry weather is set to force large oil tankers to completely stop using the Panama Canal, requiring the vessels to extend their voyages by thousands of miles, a shipping researcher said.
November 6, 2023Transportation Compliance News
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.
EPA Will Review Salmon-Killing Chemical in Vehicle Tires
U.S. regulators say they will review the use of a chemical found in most tires as West Coast Native American tribes petition to have it banned because it kills salmon as they return from the ocean.
November 6, 2023Air and Ocean Freight Deal With Fluctuating Volumes in 2022
2022 saw an eastern shift in container shipping within the United States, while airfreight volumes dipped across North America.
November 3, 2023Port Authorities Look to Make the Right Adjustments
In efforts to improve the supply chain system, U.S. port operators are utilizing advancements in infrastructure and technology to accommodate bigger ships and manage more cargo.
November 3, 2023Work Begins on $16.1 Billion New York-New Jersey Tunnel
The $16.1 billion, long-delayed, once-canceled effort to build a new rail tunnel linking New York and New Jersey is officially starting construction after more than a decade of false starts.
November 3, 2023AI, COVID Created a New Normal for the Supply Chain
HOUSTON — A supply chain expert said the arrival of open-source artificial intelligence just as the global economy was emerging from the pandemic created turbulent economic conditions.
November 3, 2023Amazon Business Tops 2023 Global Freight List
Amazon's extensive 3PL operation landed it atop this year's TT Top 50 Global Freight Companies list.
November 3, 2023Effective Driver Coaching: How In-Cab Technology Makes It Possible
Done correctly, driver coaching supports safer, more profitable routes. Transport Topics reports how Kriska leverages in-cab technology for driver improvement and development.Â
November 3, 2023Fall Agenda Packed with Issues for New Speaker Johnson
New Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) has an array of pressing issues in front of him. House T&I Chairman, Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), cites energy, supply chain, and aviation. Eugene Mulero has more in Capitol Agenda.
November 3, 2023Job Growth Slows in October, but Still Sturdy at 150,000
WASHINGTON — The nation’s employers slowed their hiring in October, adding a modest but still decent 150,000 jobs, a sign that the labor market may be cooling but remains resilient.
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