Lockdowns Hinder Operations at Key Chinese Ports
Congestion in the key Chinese ports of Shenzhen and Hong Kong due to COVID-19 lockdowns has risen to the highest level in five months, posing possible delays to goods heading to the U.S. this summer.
March 24, 2022Sen. Thune Again Highlights AV Bill’s Safety Benefits
The nationwide adoption of autonomous vehicle technology would potentially improve safety and connectivity for the commuter and commercial transportation sectors, a key proponent of the technology in the U.S. Senate said at a hearing on March 23.
March 23, 2022Connecticut House Cuts Gas Tax, Offers Other Relief
With the state budget surplus hitting record-breaking levels, Connecticut legislators voted unanimously March 23 to cut gasoline taxes — and talked about reducing more taxes in the future.
March 23, 2022Stakeholders Urge Congress to Pass CHIPS Act
The chief executives of some of the largest U.S. chip manufacturing companies urged Congress to pass legislation that includes $52 billion in incentives for their industry, calling it “essential” to maintaining competitiveness with China and other countries.
March 23, 2022ASCE: Delivery Systems Key to Infrastructure Projects
Delivery systems will determine whether state and local governments successfully implement infrastructure projects, the president-elect of the American Society of Civil Engineers predicts.
March 23, 2022Senate Committee Approves Ocean Shipping Reform Act
WASHINGTON — A U.S. Senate panel easily approved legislation meant to facilitate the flow of freight at the country’s ports.
March 22, 2022Europe Heading for a Diesel Shortage, Traders Say
Europe is facing the prospect of a shortage of diesel as flows from Russia dwindle in the aftermath of its invasion of Ukraine, senior executives at three trading houses said.
March 22, 2022Canadian Pacific Reaches Deal With Union to End Stoppage
Canadian Pacific Railway said it will resume normal operations after it agreed to work with an arbitrator on a contract for 3,000 workers, ending a two-day work stoppage.
March 22, 2022Iowa Towns Negotiate With Canadian Pacific Over Train Traffic
Cities along the Mississippi River and Canadian Pacific officials are talking about ways to measure and address the impact of its proposed merger with Kansas City Southern. The consolidation could triple the train traffic in the Iowa Quad-Cities.
March 22, 2022DOT to Give $10 Million to Help Disadvantaged Businesses Compete for Highway Funds
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $10 million in funding for minority- and women-owned businesses to help them compete for federal highway contracts from the forthcoming $1.2 trillion in infrastructure investments.
March 22, 2022