Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan relies heavily on rolling back Trump’s corporate tax cuts.
The trucking industry sees the costs — but not so much the benefits — of new congestion pricing initiatives.
Congressman Sam Graves proposes using the Postal Service to test a new bridge and highway funding effort.
Carriers should begin planning now to influence policy change that could result from Biden’s supply chain executive order, industry observers say.
An investigation of the former DOT secretary highlights the need to restore trust in the federal infrastructure grant process.
Republican lawmakers push back on Biden’s ‘big, bold vision’ ahead of infrastructure talks.
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave the nation’s infrastructure an overall grade of C-, up from a grade of D+ four years ago, the association revealed Wednesday in its quadrennial report card. The report card based on an evaluation of 17 infrastructure categories, including roads, bridges, ports, rail, aviation and inland waterways. 2021 […]
George Washington Bridge approach in New Jersey tops the American Transportation Research Institute’s trucking bottleneck list for the third year in a row.
A change in political direction – and ongoing concerns – greet 10 Biden picks who will deal with freight issues.
TCA advocates for an increase to the federal fuel tax to make up for funding shortfalls, but also recognizes that a vehicle miles tax is inevitable. The question is how do we get there?
Thanks to the congestion in Los Angeles, container rates and volumes in Savannah are both hitting highs. When will volumes stabilize?
The global chip shortage has been running rampant for more than three months now. U.S. senators urged President Biden this week to work with Congress to address this threatening problem.
Pete Buttigieg wants to push through an infrastructure package that links highway funding to electric vehicles and climate policy.
Revenue generated could help fund infrastructure investments, DOT Secretary nominee says in confirmation hearing.
Pete Buttigieg weighs in on infrastructure, trucking regulations and the Jones Act during a three-hour nomination hearing.
Former DOT secretaries weigh in on Polly Trottenberg, Biden’s choice for deputy secretary of transportation.
Reshoring had been in a slump the past decade, but 2020 saw it increase by more than 45%. As companies look to bring home operations, nearshoring will be on the rise.
A Democratic “trifecta” in Washington could finally push a long-term infrastructure past the finish line.
MarAd Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift Kevin Tokarski will become the acting administrator next week.
DOT Secretary Elaine Chao emailed a farewell letter to employees on Friday detailing her resignation and COVID-19 challenges.
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is first cabinet head to quit after storming of U.S. Capitol.
GDOT’s $1.8 billion truck-only lane project is expected to reduce delays by 12% for commercial vehicles.
Transit projects are expected to take on more importance than new construction in Joe Biden’s administration.
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg, who dropped out of 2020 presidential campaign earlier this year and endorsed Biden, as secretary of transportation. “I am nominating him for Secretary of Transportation because this position stands at the nexus of so many of the interlocking challenges and opportunities ahead of […]
Speed, safety and reliability are taken into account when choosing truck routes.
Safety requirements established for potential shipping hazards.
Former Bethlehem Steel plant site at Sparrows Point, Maryland, attracts shippers and 3PLs to build Northeast distribution centers.
More than 200 breeder hogs were flown this week from St. Louis to Sao Paulo. Midwestern airport hopes it is the beginning of more livestock exports.
The I-75/I-71 interchange in Cincinnati is considered a top-10 trucking bottleneck in the U.S.
A railroad from Mexico’s Port of Mazatlan to Winnipeg, Manitoba, would require enhanced container-handling facilities at both sites.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is optimistic for a Phase 4 COVID relief bill signed by the end of the year.
South Carolina Ports Authority gears up for growth with delivery of ship-to-shore cranes.
Executives from Horizon Fitness, Estes Forwarding Worldwide and The DDC Group talk during FreightWaves LIVE @HOME about keeping up with the trend of online ordering and home delivery.
A half-dozen basic tips on what drayage truck drivers must consider when picking up a container chassis from a pool.
‘Significant accomplishments’ in 2020 will be followed by game changers next year.
Chassis manufacturer anticipates chassis shortage as COVID-19 subsides as well as desire among pool operators to replace aging units.
Crowley has the Jones Act-compliant marine transportation assets to accommodate the start of the burgeoning U.S. offshore wind industry.
Control of the Senate will be critical for the 2021 reauthorization process.
State officials were among the guests cheering for the ports’ fiscal-year successes.
Port of Virginia gets $20.2 million for container yard expansion.
The Canadian government will invest C$33.4 million in the inland Quebec port.
The Port of Charleston set a September record by handling 195,101 TEUs.
Container chassis management model in the U.S. challenges advancement of full-circle tracking technologies.
Air cargo traffic keeps Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in the same league as FedEx’s and UPS’ super-hubs.
National freight “outlook” is significant for states, municipalities and companies that may want federal money for rail or other transport projects.
SAL Heavy Lift Group sees Intermarine expanding its ability to serve project cargo shippers throughout North and South America.
The harbor commission voted to replace the aging Gerald Desmond Bridge in August 2010.
$13.6 billion included in package to keep Highway Trust Fund running.
Long-awaited Jason’s Law survey originally scheduled for 2019 release is now on track for release before the end of the year
Biden wants to build 500,000 EV charging station across the country.
$4.9 billion funded through FHWA road and bridge emergency program so far under Trump administration.
Shipping channel widening is expected to begin next year.
Also on this week’s podcast: new technologies gunning to displace diesel, but it’s a tough battle
JAL supports testing drone systems to safely and efficiently deliver essential goods to the country’s health care network.
Credit agency raises flag on long-term funding issues.
The 737-800 and 767-300 passenger planes are ripe for converting to all-cargo configurations due to their age and capabilities. Boeing is adding extra capacity to keep up with orders.
The provision of sizable infrastructure is an example of the government’s positive role in the market for transportation.
The country is slowly emerging from its summer vacation, and this is particularly true for lawmakers and policymakers in Washington, DC. While COVID-19 remains front and center, there is still much work to be done before the November elections.
Online sales depend heavily on a robust industrial real estate infrastructure.
Retail giant will be the first tenant in the port-owned Ridgeville Commerce Park.
Under-21 CDL program, ag-hauling flexibility included in Republican infrastructure agenda.
“Our August volumes surpassed expectations, reflecting the best year-over-year month since the pandemic began impacting global supply chains in March,” says SCPA President and CEO Jim Newsome.
Technical difficulties plague the first day of a livestreamed hearing conducted by the Coast Guard.
Hyster introduces newest double-empty container handler to marine terminal and intermodal rail yard operators.
Ro-ro vessel remains on its side awaiting dismantling and removal off the Georgia coast.
Iowa transportation company Travero plans to open a multimodal cross-dock operation by next September.
More than 20 years of investment and dedication to the U.S. wind energy industry pays off for Anderson Trucking Service even during the worst of times.
Shipping line works with APM Terminals Mobile, the Alabama State Port Authority and Team Rubicon to get 36,000 pounds of needed goods to the people of Louisiana.
New ocean container floor design developed and tested by the Institute of International Container Lessors over the past 10 years reduces wood use by up to 45%.
The shift to 5G technology will bring challenges that require companies to enhance the skills of their network managers.
Just over a month after a massive explosion killed nearly 200 people, Lebanon’s capital city again filled with choking smoke
$305 billion, five-year FAST Act is set to expire Sept. 30.
Hurricane Laura quickly left the nation’s media radar. That’s a problem for survivors and relief workers.
National Multimodal Freight Network expected to be released later this year.
The flagship Japanese airline joins other transportation and technology providers to develop urban freight delivery capabilities with drones.
Direct ChassisLink has added 1,000 new chassis to the Gulf Coast region since its departure from the OCEMA Gulf Consolidated Chassis Pool earlier this year.
Class I railroad crews will spend the next two days clearing downed trees and restoring electric power along tracks in southern Louisiana.
Humanitarian logistics executive says much cleanup work lies ahead.
The pandemic, trade war and a communication gap have muddled implementation of a $10-per-TEU surcharge.
The recent death and destruction at the Port of Beirut from ammonium nitrate reminds us that continued carelessness with handling this substance dooms us to repeat history.
Incident management team is assisting in vessel recovery and pollution removal while keeping an eye on approaching tropical storms.
Fire erupts on the Waymon L. Boyd in the Port of Corpus Christi shipping canal.
FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill interviews co-founders of Baton about their technology plans to eliminate long-haul truck driver dwell times.
Shipco Transport and its container freight station subsidiary ICT have adopted Vector Software to reduce human contact and on-site paperwork processing as the coronavirus persists.
The Port of Charleston reports its busiest July for vehicles handled.
State-of-the-art rubber-tired gantry cranes will have 169 feet of lift height.
“Key differences” also found between ELDs and calculating mileage-based user fees.
California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control is accused of failing to enforce environmental law.
Multiple Lebanese government agencies may have known dangerous ammonium nitrate was stored in a warehouse.
City checks off many of the distribution center site boxes.
Container carriers are rerouting goods and assessing damage following Tuesday’s blast.
Multipurpose marine terminal operator Enstructure says the purchase of Ambassador Services in Port Canaveral establishes its presence in U.S. Southeast.
Federal government asked to contribute $3 billion to cover projected losses.
Container lines, some with damaged or destroyed buildings, are scrambling to reroute cargo bound for Lebanon.
Deutsche Post DHL saw a significant rise in e-commerce activity during the second quarter due to continued COVID-19 travel restrictions and retail store closures.
Lebanese officials blame confiscated highly explosive material for the blast, according to reports.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission found during its Fact Finding 29 investigation that the Port of New York and New Jersey showed supply chain resolve during the coronavirus pandemic.
Two logistics parks are in operation nearby and more are to come in Alabama.
DCLI chief commercial officer warns shippers and truckers who seek a national chassis pool: Be careful what you wish for.
Jacksonville, Florida, port this week also welcomed the largest LNG-powered ro-ro vessel on its maiden voyage to the United States.
