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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

Decision on US Steel Deal May Come After Election

United States Steel Corp. surged the most this year after The Washington Post reported that President Joe Biden wouldn’t immediately move to block Nippon Steel Corp.’s takeover bid.

James Attwood | Bloomberg News
September 13, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

NTSB Describes Effort to Douse Tesla Semi Fire

WASHINGTON — California firefighters had to douse a flaming battery in a Tesla Semi with about 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish flames after a crash, NTSB said Sept. 12.

September 13, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Loose Electrical Cable Found on Ship That Hit Key Bridge

BALTIMORE — Investigators working to pinpoint the cause of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse discovered a loose cable that could have caused electrical issues on the Dali.

Lea Skene | Associated Press
September 13, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

US Agency Finalizes China Tariffs Biden Announced in May

The office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Sept. 13 formally approved tariff increases on billions of dollars in Chinese goods, paving the way for them to go into effect in two weeks.

Eric Martin | Bloomberg News
September 13, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Automakers Urge EU to Delay Stricter Emissions Mandates

The European Union should use emergency regulation to delay its 2025 emissions targets for automakers, according to a draft proposition from the industry lobby seen by Bloomberg.

September 12, 2024
Government, Business

Presidential Candidates Emphasize Energy Policies

The two major presidential candidates outlined divergent viewpoints for the future of the nation’s energy sector during their first debate on Sept. 10.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 12, 2024
Government

Congressional Leaders Work to Avert Oct. 1 Shutdown

Congressional leaders kicked off negotiations to avert a federal government shutdown.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 12, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

FMC Chairman Breaks Down Post-Pandemic Supply Chain

FMC Chairman Daniel Maffei said the COVID-19 pandemic brought heightened awareness to supply chain issues and revealed what was working — and what wasn’t — across global shipping lanes.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Industry Leaders Praise FLOW for Improving Freight Predictions

The transportation sector can better forecast freight trends when companies share information, according to stakeholders of an initiative aimed at facilitating that exchange.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2024
Government, Technology, Fuel

Auditing Report Calls EU’s Hydrogen Targets Unrealistic

The European Union is likely to miss its hydrogen targets due to unrealistic goals “driven by political will” and needs a strategic plan, a financial watchdog says. 

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2024