The country's largest ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will postpone the start of a fee on ocean carriers that fail to clear containers off the docks, which was set to begin Nov 15.
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L.A., Long Beach Delay Container Fees as Shippers Clear Stacks
USDOT Targets Georgia for Supply Chain Assistance
The Biden administration task force on supply chains recently paved the way for the Georgia Port Authority to be able to reallocate more than $8 million for inland facilities in the state, as well as North Carolina.
Biden Signs $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill
President Joe Biden signed his $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law Nov. 15 on the White House lawn, with a smattering of Republican lawmakers on hand for what could be one of the last shows of bipartisanship ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
Uber Freight Completes Acquisition of Transplace
Uber Freight announced Nov. 15 that it has completed its acquisition of the managed transportation and logistics network company Transplace from TPG Capital.
November 15, 2021J.B. Hunt Execs Say Mandate Issues Extend Beyond Drivers
The question of how a federal vaccine mandate might affect transportation workers other than truck drivers must be considered amid broader discussion of the proposal, an industry executive said at a recent event.
Ports and Airports Continue Climb Back to Normalcy
With a year plagued by severe weather and coronavirus recovery, ports and airports across North America are clamoring to stay ahead of the cargo backlogs and shipments.
November 12, 2021UPS, FedEx Swap Places Atop Global Freight Carriers List
Although it remains unclear when the flow of international freight will return to normalcy, the companies on the Transport Topics 2021 Top 50 Global Freight Carriers list are doing their part to ensure that cargo continues to move via ship, truck, train and aircraft.
Global Freight Market Battles Disruptions Due to Bottlenecks
After a once-in-a-lifetime deadly pandemic, the world’s supply chains are realizing a new normal as industries meet the challenge of rebuilding and managing them in a post-recovery era.
Toyota December Production Outlook Shows Supply Woes Are Easing
Toyota Motor Corp. is targeting a level of output in December higher than what it’s seen in recent years, a sign that supply disruptions may be receding.
DoD Awards Potential $20 Billion Military Moving Contract
The Department of Defense U.S. Transportation Command has awarded a potential $20 billion contract to a Houston firm that will manage an estimated 325,000 annual moves of military families worldwide.