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Biden Takes on Ocean Shipping as FMC Sees Market Setting Rates

President Joe Biden is taking on the concentrated market power of ocean shipping companies, although officials at the agency overseeing the industry indicated they lack both the jurisdiction and, for now, any evidence of wrongdoing.

Laura Curtis | Bloomberg News
March 1, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

New York-New Jersey Tunnel Work May Start in 2023

The $12.3 billion Gateway rail tunnel linking New York City and New Jersey has reached a major preconstruction milestone with the completion of geotechnical studies necessary for the engineering phase.

Elise Young | Bloomberg News
February 28, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Shippers, Retailers Focus on Upcoming ILWU, PMA Contract Talks

The retail sector is urging West Coast port workers and leaders to begin negotiations early on a new labor contract, a move that could prevent potential future delays at facilities that already are dealing with backlogs.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 28, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

Embark Partners With Alterra on Transfer Points

Autonomous truck software developer Embark Trucks Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Alterra Property Group, a real estate investment company focused on industrial outdoor storage properties, to identify and launch transfer-point sites across the Sunbelt.

February 28, 2022
Business, Logistics, Top 50

GXO, Clipper Boards Agree to Terms on Acquisition

The GXO Logistics and Clipper Logistics boards of directors on Feb. 28 said they have agreed to terms on the contract logistics company’s previously announced potential acquisition of Clipper.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 28, 2022
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Georgia’s Port of Savannah Has Big Expansion Plans

Already the second-busiest port on the Atlantic coast, Georgia’s Port of Savannah has big expansion plans.

February 28, 2022
Business, Logistics, Top 50

Americold Narrows Loss, Names George Chappelle New CEO

Refrigerated warehouse operator Americold Realty Trust narrowed its loss in the fourth quarter and posted a large gain in revenue. It also made interim CEO George Chappelle’s position permanent.

Jerry Hirsch | Contributing Writer
February 25, 2022
Business, Logistics

Roberts Energy Acquires Abenaqui Carriers

Direct fuel supplier Roberts Energy and its transport division Brown Bear Transportation announced Feb. 21 the acquisition of Abenaqui Carriers.

February 25, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Biden Hits Russia With Sanctions, Says Putin ‘Chose’ War

President Joe Biden ordered broad new sanctions targeting Russia on Feb. 24 after its invasion of Ukraine, declaring that Russian leader Vladimir Putin “chose this war” and his country will bear the consequences.

February 24, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

ATA, OOIDA Urge Buttigieg to Commit Funds to Truck Parking

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is being urged to prioritize infrastructure funds to boost the nation’s truck parking capacity.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
February 24, 2022
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