President Joe Biden
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Port of Long Beach narrowly misses record August
Executive Director Mario Cordero says the Port of Long Beach is “making great strides in reducing the number of ships queuing to enter the San…
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Inflation means Biden’s infrastructure package gets less bang for the buck
The rising cost of construction materials — and lack of bidders — is weakening the power of the bipartisan infrastructure law.
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Biden calls on Congress to enact 3-month gas tax holiday
The trucking lobby is pushing back on Biden’s call for a gas tax holiday, advocating instead for energy independence.
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Biden to sign ocean shipping reform bill after Congress approves legislation
President Biden plans to sign into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, the first ocean shipping regulations passed by Congress since 1998.
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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.
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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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