Unions Blast Rail Move to Delay Shipments Before Deadline
OMAHA, Neb. — The heads of the nation’s two largest rail unions said Sept. 11 that the freight railroads’ move to begin delaying some shipments ahead of this week’s looming strike deadline is only an attempt to get shippers to increase the pressure on Congress to intervene and block a work stoppage by imposing a contract on workers.
September 12, 2022Pressure Mounting to Settle Railroads’ Labor Dispute
With a Sept. 16 deadline looming, pressure is mounting on the nation’s major freight railroads and the unions to reach an agreement and avoid a potentially crippling strike or lockout.
September 9, 2022White House Port Envoy Visits Port of Oakland to Discuss Cargo Downturn
The White House port and supply chain envoy met with Port of Oakland officials Aug. 29 at the California complex to discuss the facilitiy's ongoing supply chain issues.
September 9, 2022Tesla Weighs New Lithium Refinery in Texas
Tesla Inc. is plotting a potential lithium refinery on the gulf coast of Texas, a move that would bolster the company’s battery production efforts and further expand its footprint in the state.
September 9, 2022Chip Delivery Times Shrink in August
Chip delivery times shrank again in August, a sign the global shortage is easing further, but some types of semiconductors remain hard to find.
September 8, 2022Oil Reserves Could Be Tapped to Head Off Winter Crisis
Officials within President Joe Biden’s administration are hunting for ways to head off a feared spike in oil prices later this year, including the possibility of an additional release from the nation’s emergency crude reserves.
September 8, 2022Short-Term Funding Bill on Congress’ Fall Agenda
With members of Congress returning to Washington for their fall term, the leader of the U.S. Senate turned his eyes toward potential short-term federal funding that would avert a partial shutdown of government agencies by month’s end.
September 8, 2022Nikola Wins Rulings Over Trevor Milton on Brink of Criminal Trial
Nikola Corp. won a court order preventing founder Trevor Milton from using certain company communications in his defense against criminal charges that he lied about the company’s products to mislead investors and prop up the stock.
September 8, 2022FMCSA Wants Input on Extending Its COVID Emergency Declaration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on whether the safety and supply chain benefits of its COVID-19 national emergency declaration merit extending the current declaration after it expires Oct. 15.
September 8, 2022California Blackout Risk Spurs Diesel Demand for Generators
Diesel demand in California is soaring as the risk of blackouts in the state spurs big power users to load up on fuel for generators.
September 7, 2022