Wisconsin Grants $5.3 Million to Ports
Wisconsin has awarded $5.3 million in grants for seven harbor maintenance and improvement projects to enhance its waterborne freight and economic development.
Finnish EV Fast-Charger Maker Setting Up Shop in North Carolina
A Finnish maker of fast chargers for electric vehicles is dipping its toe into the U.S. market with a $41 million venture in North Carolina.
FHWA to Start Funding Program to Lower Truck Emissions at Ports
The Federal Highway Administration soon will open fiscal 2022-2023 grant applications for its new Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities program, according to a Feb. 8 announcement by the Department of Transportation.
South Dakota Technical Colleges Get Funds for CDL, Diesel Tech Programs
New equipment for diesel technology and commercial driver license training are part of the $10 million investment South Dakota is providing to four state technical colleges.
DOE Encourages 33 Regional Hydrogen Hubs to Compete in Final Funding Phase
The Department of Energy advised proposed consortiums backed by states and others competing for a share of $7 billion in federal funds for their regional hydrogen hubs to get their permits, cost projections and community outreach plans in order.
Iowa Extends Overweight Limits for Agricultural Transport
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has extended through Feb. 19 the harvest time proclamation for weight limits and the transportation of grain, fertilizer and manure.
Three Companies Expand in Kentucky Distribution, Logistics Hub
Northern Kentucky’s footprint for logistics, distribution, transportation and cargo businesses has recently grown with three company expansions totaling $17.4 million.
Colorado Renews Emergency Order for Fuel Transport
An ongoing refinery shutdown has prompted Colorado’s governor to extend a fuel supply chain emergency order enabling commercial vehicles to carry heavier fuel loads on state highways for another month.
Inland Corn Belt Ports Seek Infrastructure Funds, More Freight
Increasing freight capacity and attracting more infrastructure investments are likely outcomes of a recent federal designation expanding the inland Corn Belt Ports to span five Midwestern states.
Missouri Awards $5.9 Million in Grants for CDLs, Related Training
Four Missouri educational institutions will receive $5.9 million in truck driver training funds — part of $30 million given to 19 organizations through workforce training grants awarded by the state department of economic development.