Legislation that would dedicate $52 billion to boost the country’s role as a semiconductor manufacturer amid a supply chain crisis is expected to be a main item on Congress’ agenda over the coming weeks.
February 22, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
US House, Senate Negotiate Semiconductor Production Bill
Government, Business, Logistics
Soaring Diesel, Gas Prices Bleed Into Shipping
The shipping industry is starting to feel the full force of surging diesel and gasoline costs.
February 22, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Logistics
Narrow Window to Clear Clogged L.A. Ports Hinges on Demand Waning
The bottlenecked ports in Los Angeles face a narrow window between now and midyear to clear container backlogs before another import surge and union contract talks threaten to stall progress moving record volumes of cargo through the busiest U.S. gateway for trade.
February 22, 2022Government, Business, Safety
Trucks Towed, Protesters Arrested as Ottawa Slowly Clears
OTTAWA, Ontario —Hundreds of police in riot gear swept through the streets of Canada’s besieged capital Feb. 19, arresting or driving out protesters, towing away their trucks and finally retaking control of the streets in front of the country’s Parliament buildings.
February 19, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. Submits Plan for North Miami Beach Tunnel
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. is seeking to build an underground loop around North Miami Beach for Tesla vehicles, the latest idea to help address traffic in an ever-growing part of Florida with limited public transportation.
February 18, 2022Government, Business, Logistics
Gas, Grocery Price Hikes Spur States to Pursue Tax Relief
Rapidly climbing inflation in the U.S. is accelerating calls from governors and state leaders to provide immediate tax relief to cash-strapped residents facing higher prices on everyday products such as gas, milk and electricity.
February 18, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA
Redwood Materials Works With California on Used Battery Collection
Redwood Materials announced a used battery collection program for California, with Ford and Volvo as project-launch partners.
February 18, 2022Government, Logistics
Trucker Turned Politician Proposes Bill Honoring Alaska’s Drivers
An Alaskan state senator and professional driver is sponsoring Truck Driver Appreciation Day legislation to permanently recognize truckers for their service.
February 18, 2022Government, Business, Safety
Ottawa Police Arrest Dozens After 3-Week Protest
OTTAWA — Police began arresting protesters Feb. 18 in a bid to break the three-week-long string of protests around Canada’s capital by hundreds of truckers angry over the country’s COVID-19 restrictions.
February 18, 2022Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics
Senators Propose Fuel-Tax Holiday Amid Funding Debate
Congressional lawmakers are proposing measures that include a suspension of the federal gas tax to stave off soaring prices at the pump, and are considering other remedies to ease inflationary price increases as Congress averted a federal government shutdown by passing a short-term spending measure.
February 17, 2022