President Joe Biden
- Maritime
House panels open price-gouging probe of major ocean carriers
Congressional watchdogs are alleging predatory pricing by three major container ship operators and want answers by March 16.
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Biden bans Russian aircraft from US airspace
The United States is closing its airspace to all Russian aircraft as punishment for invading Ukraine, President Joe Biden said in his State of the…
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Bridge collapse welcomes Biden to Pittsburgh
A bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed just hours before President Biden was scheduled to visit the city to talk about infrastructure.
Read More » - Trucking Regulation
Buttigieg prioritizing truck driver pay
The U.S. Department of Transportation is ramping up studies analyzing truck driver pay and unpaid detention time.
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Feds to provide $230 million to speed cargo through ports
The White House will be “shining a light on profiteering” by ocean carriers in an effort to fend off inflation and keep supply chains moving.
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How does Biden’s Build Back Better plan affect freight?
AskWaves dives into the 2,500-page Build Back Better Act to uncover the top 10 funding opportunities directed at freight and supply chains.
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Analysis: Fixing port congestion takes politics and patience
Officials are creating unrealistic expectations that supply chains will be unplugged within weeks or months.
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Walmart rents space for pop-up container yards near major ports
Major retailers and suppliers reassured the White House they have a handle on supply chain volatility and can meet consumer demand.
Read More » - Infrastructure
Infrastructure: The money is there but the clock is ticking
States’ ability to prioritize freight projects may determine whether Biden’s infrastructure money will make short- or long-term progress toward fixing the country’s supply chains.
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California lawmakers seek supply chain ‘state of emergency’
Eight California Republicans are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to suspend or eliminate regulations and declare a state of emergency to address the supply chain…
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