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Air Cargo
Senators blast FAA ‘stonewalling’ 737 MAX investigation
The FAA chief was on the hot seat during a Senate hearing Wednesday looking into reforming the certification process for new aircraft after the 737…
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Air Cargo
Senate bill targets FAA certification process used for 737 MAX
The U.S. Senate is proposing fixes for the FAA certification of new aircraft. It’s an issue after the Boeing 737 MAX was grounded.
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American Shipper
National Shipper Advisory Committee for FMC gets Senate push
Panel of importers and exporters will advise the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on policies of competitiveness, reliability, integrity and fairness in ocean shipping.
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American Shipper
FMC urges Congress to aid distressed US box terminals
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission asks lawmakers to consider “financial bridge” to help container terminals make their lease payments.
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American Shipper
FMC tracks COVID-19-induced supply chain bottlenecks
Commissioner Rebecca Dye will lead the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission effort with industry to identify “operational solutions to cargo delivery challenges” caused by the coronavirus…
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American Shipper
FMC’s newest commissioner dives into role
Commissioner Carl Bentzel said the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will have an increasing role in the development of shoreside activities that impact international container shipping.
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Blockchain
Lawmakers look to digitize the highway bill
BiTA's Patrick Duffy informs committee of blockchain approaching critical mass
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Driver issues
FMCSA admits challenges to under-21 driver pilot program
Ray Martinez concedes finding enough drivers aged 18-20 with military experience could be difficult.
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Maritime
LNG market ignites Jones Act debate on Capitol Hill
Infrastructure hearings and a controversial waiver have lawmakers taking sides on the Jones Act debate.
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Equipment
Ag shippers seek funding action for stressed out transportation system
Lawmakers heard how costly fees and equipment shortages along the supply chain are hurting exports.
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