Senate commerce committee Tagged Articles

Trucking Regulation

John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentWednesday, December 9, 2020

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Truck safety groups caution against exemptions on hauling vaccines

FMCSA has included restrictions and limitations in waivers so far to avoid compromising safety.

Rail

A photograph of a train traveling through a desert.

Joanna MarshWednesday, October 28, 2020

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Shippers, unions, railroads take sides at Senate hearing

Rail stakeholders debate the legacy of precision scheduled railroading and the common carrier obligation.

Air Cargo

Large bald man, the head of the FAA, speaks before congressional committee.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, June 17, 2020

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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…

American Shipper

A blue and white 737 MAX next to a hangar at a Boeing facility.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, June 17, 2020

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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.

American Shipper

Chris GillisThursday, May 21, 2020

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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.

American Shipper

Chris GillisMonday, May 4, 2020

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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.

American Shipper

Chris GillisTuesday, March 31, 2020

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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…

American Shipper

Chris GillisThursday, January 23, 2020

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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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