Army Corps: Full Port of Baltimore Access Coming This Month
WASHINGTON — The Port of Baltimore’s waterways are on track to being fully accessible by the end of this month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told members of Congress on May 15.
Bill Coming to Clarify That Feds Pay for Baltimore Bridge
WASHINGTON — Maryland lawmakers announced they will introduce a bill that will make clear the U.S. government will cover the cost of rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Maryland CDL Program Puts More Truckers on the Road
Westminster, Md.-based Carroll Community College in March celebrated its latest commercial driver license program graduates, which now total 77 students.
New Container Terminal Planned for 2028 Opening in Maryland
Developers of a new $1 billion container terminal at Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore County, Md., say they expect to break ground by the end of next year and open in 2028, creating 1,100 jobs.
Conair to Open Maryland’s Largest Distribution Center
Maryland officials have welcomed plans for the state’s largest single distribution center in a 2.1 million-square-foot facility by Conair providing access to mid-Atlantic freight hubs.
Maryland Governor Commits to Labor, Infrastructure Projects
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Nov. 13 announced Baltimore’s commitment to its designation as a Workforce Hub through investments in career and technical education and training for local workers.
New Maryland Truck Weigh Station Replaces Old Office Trailer
A new $5.8 million weigh and inspection station along U.S. Route 1 in Maryland has opened to make traveling safer for passenger and commercial vehicles.
Port of Baltimore’s Public Marine Terminals Set Cargo Record
The Port of Baltimore’s state-owned public marine terminals surpassed a cargo volume record reached in 2019 before the pandemic by handling 11.6 million tons of cargo during fiscal 2023.
Maryland Truckers Seek Solution to Truck Parking Shortage
A nationwide shortage of truck parking spaces went local June 22 as Maryland’s Allegany County Board of Commissioners heard from an advocate asking for support in remedying the problem.
Maryland Passes Clean Trucks Act With Key Caveats
Rather than rubber-stamping California’s truck emission standards, Maryland passed the Clean Trucks Act of 2023 — viewed as a fair compromise reflecting trucking industry concerns.