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News
Today’s pickup: An option for slow-speed, low-altitude air transport; does PSR run afoul of rails’ common carrier obligations?
Lockheed Martin rolls out big, slow, low-altitude air transport vehicle' does Precision Scheduled Railroading run afoul of common carrier requirements?
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American Shipper
Hawaii congressman wants to modify Jones Act
U.S. Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, has introduced three related bills in Congress to modify the Jones Act, saying that the law is “one of the…
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Weather and Critical Events
Tropical Storm Karen prompts warnings for Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Flooding, wind damage possible as Tropical Storm Karen moves through Caribbean islands. Eventual U.S. mainland strike possible?
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News
Headline: US DOT providing $871 million for highway disaster relief
Puerto Rico getting 25% of money in wake of 2017 hurricanes.
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American Shipper
FMC allows Puerto Rico terminals to combine
Two San Juan, Puerto Rico container terminals can merge but will be subject to additional scrutiny by the Federal Maritime Commission.
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News
Much of Southeast U.S. exempted from hours of service rules ahead of Dorian
Drivers hauling supplies in response to storm will be exempt from hours-of-service rules.
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Weather and Critical Events
Tropical Storm Dorian changing course (forecast video)
Dorian could become a hurricane, slamming Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico soon. U.S. mainland could be next.
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Weather and Critical Events
Tropical Storm Dorian could flood Puerto Rico, then Florida
Notice to Puerto Rico: “The biggest problem [with Tropical Storm Dorian] will be the rain.”
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American Shipper
Commentary: Cato criticism misses the mark
A Cato Institute trade policy analyst and the president of the Hawaii Shippers Council respond to an editorial written by a Jones Act supporter.
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Air Cargo
DOT issues $478 million in airport infrastructure grants
US DOT awards $478 million in airport infrastructure grants to 232 airports in 43 states.
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