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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics, Global Freight

Maersk Expects IMO to Approve Global CO2 Levy in 2025

Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S expects the industry’s global regulator next year to approve a charge on vessels’ greenhouse gas emissions.

Jack Wittels | Bloomberg News
October 4, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

Waymo, Hyundai Announce Partnership on Robotaxis

Hyundai Motor Group and self-driving car company Waymo announced a new partnership to incorporate Georgia-made electric vehicles into the next generation of robotaxis.

Zachary Hansen | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
October 4, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

EU Countries Vote to Impose Duties on China EVs

BRUSSELS — EU countries voted to impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China, as talks continued between Brussels and Beijing to find an amicable solution to their trade dispute.

Lorne Cook | Associated Press
October 4, 2024
Government, Business

US Adds a Robust 254,000 Jobs in September

WASHINGTON — America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, the latest evidence that the U.S. labor market is still solid enough to support a growing economy.

Paul Wiseman | Associated Press
October 4, 2024
Government, Business

US Dockworkers Agree to Resume Work, Ending 3-Day Strike

Ports are reopening Oct. 4, and the ILA and USMX will restart negotiations on a long-term agreement, which will include a pay increase of about 62%.

October 3, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Port Strike Sparks High Demand for Toilet Paper at Retailers

During visits to Costco stores in northern New Jersey, Oppenheimer analyst Rupesh Parikh said his team “observed behaviors similar to the start of the pandemic.”

October 3, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Vice Presidential Candidates Defend Energy Policies

The differing viewpoints on energy and environmental policy held by the two major party candidates for the U.S. presidency were dissected during a spirited but collegial debate by their running mates on Oct. 1

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 3, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Trucking Industry Accelerates Hurricane Helene Relief

Trucking industry and governmental aid efforts are underway to assist communities reeling from Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that slammed the Gulf Coast on Sept. 26.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 3, 2024
Government, Safety

New FMCSA Rule Mandates CDL Downgrades for Drug Violations

The new requirement is intended to make it more difficult for drivers to continue operating after receiving a drug or alcohol violation.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 3, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Biden Urges Dockworkers, USMX to Resume Talks

President Joe Biden ratcheted up pressure on U.S. port employers and shipping lines to restart talks with striking dockworkers, warning that the unfolding strike could turn into a “man-made disaster.”

October 3, 2024