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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.

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Port of Virginia Looks to Become Wind Power Leader

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Jan. 28 announced an agreement to make the Portsmouth Marine Terminal a staging area for equipment and other materials owned by Denmark-based energy company Ørsted to expand its wind energy projects throughout the United States.

January 28, 2020
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Trade Agreements May Bring Stability to Trucking

GRAPEVINE, Texas — Trucking could be in for a period of improved conditions with the North American trade agreement updated and U.S.-China trade tensions eased, industry leaders said.

January 28, 2020
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Elaine Chao Calls for Industry Commitment to Combat Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao challenged industry leaders to commit to combating human trafficking through workforce training and by raising awareness of the issue.

January 28, 2020
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Infrastructure Week Spotlight Shines on Nancy Pelosi

House Democrats appear determined to advance a highway measure. That would include the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee looking into funding measures. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 28, 2020
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Tangshan, China’s Biggest Steel Town, Halts Buses

Public buses have been ordered off the roads in Tangshan, the biggest center for steelmaking in the world’s top producer.

January 28, 2020
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Diesel Fuel Market Stable as IMO Mandate Takes Hold

One month after the International Maritime Organization’s mandate prohibiting the use of heavily polluting bunker fuel in cargo and cruise ships began, oil industry analysts said the diesel fuel market is stable.

January 28, 2020
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Average Diesel Price Falls 2.7¢ to $3.01 Per Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 2.7 cents to $3.01 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Jan. 27.

January 27, 2020
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International Roadcheck Set for May 5-7 by CVSA

The high-volume, high-visibility International Roadcheck event will take place May 5-7, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced Jan. 27.

January 27, 2020
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Northeast Governors Slow to Embrace Regional Climate Pact

Supporters of a regional pact that would tackle transportation emissions are struggling to win over several New England governors concerned that the climate change initiative will increase gas prices.

January 27, 2020
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Campaign to Address Transportation Management and Operations Workforce Development

The National Operations Center of Excellence launched a workforce development campaign geared toward professionals in the transportation systems management and operations field.

January 27, 2020