Government shutdown
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News
2018 Farm Bill allows interstate hemp supply chain
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act and opened the door for interstate hemp…
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Economics
Retailers and shippers still in the dark despite shutdown deal
Despite the temporary end to the government shutdown announced late Friday, the U.S. Census Bureau failed today to release its…
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Airfreight
Government shutdown takes toll on safety
A former NTSB executive tells FreightWaves that “perishable information” critical to freight accident investigations is at risk of disappearing.
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Airfreight
Delays at LaGuardia, Newark, Philadelphia concern air freight
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Twitter on Friday morning that delays would affect LaGuardia International Airport and Newark…
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Economics
Unpaid Coast Guard workforce slows maritime business
Financial transactions within the U.S. maritime sector - including vessel loans and project eligibility - are on hold waiting for…
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Legal issues
Hours of Service rule victim of government shutdown
FMCSA Administrator Raymond Martinez wanted to “fast track” the HOS rules changes - but the government shutdown is in the…
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Container
Government shutdown sidetracks US shipping agency’s new mandates
New power given to the Federal Maritime Commission to scrutinize the effects of ocean carrier competition has been put on…
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Canada
Today’s Pickup: a Supreme Court verdict that could shrink margins of Uber and Lyft
Gig economy companies contend with Supreme Court ruling that mandates full time workers to be considered as employees and not…
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News
Today’s Pickup: shippers facing delays as shutdown persists; S.C. rules in favor of workers
Shippers and freight-handlers say U.S. agencies that oversee the flow of goods are starting to cut back services and working…
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Infographics
Projected impacts of the Government Shutdown
An overview of which jobs are being impacted by the government shutdown.
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