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German Shipping Firm Rickmers Shuts Down Business
Shipowner and operator Rickmers Maritime shut down its business and sold off its entire fleet after a last-ditch debt restructuring deal was rejected by its major creditors.
Louisiana's High-Profile Gas Tax Died Because of 'Toxic,' Leaderless House, Veteran Lobbyist Says
The push to raise the state gas tax died because the Louisiana House has turned into a "toxic mix" that features a "total lack of leadership," a veteran lobbyist told allies in a memo.
Expansion of Port of Baltimore's Seagirt Marine Terminal Moves Forward
For the first time in 30 years, the Maryland Port Administration has acquired land to accommodate growing business.
Oceans of Cargo Fueling Growth in Atlanta
If you live near Atlanta or other parts of the Southeast, chances are the shoes you bought from Amazon, the chandelier from Home Depot or the shower curtain from Wal-mart probably spent at least some of its life at a metro distribution center.
Trailer Production Stacking Up at Stoughton Trailers
Stoughton Trailers' boost in production and its expansion into the trucking market is written all over the landscape on Brodhead, Wis.’ southeast side.
Revised New York Teamsters Pension Proposal Calls for Slightly Smaller Cuts
Proposed pension benefit cuts for some active and retired Teamsters, including about 5,200 in western New York, are back on the table.
Central Washington Town Aims to Be Inland Port for Global Shipping
Informal talks are under way in Washington to transform the Port of Quincy's mostly idle shipping terminal into an “inland port” for delivering trucked containers by rail to West Coast docks.
Colorado Transportation Officials Search for Bipartisan Solution to Transportation Woes
WINDSOR, Colo. — Investing in Colorado's transportation infrastructure, specifically along the Front Range, is necessary to accommodate the high volume of people moving into the area due to the vast economic growth, regional transportation experts say.
GOP Launches Another Assault on Rhode Island's Truck-Toll Plan
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In their latest assault on Rhode Island's impending truck toll network, Republican state lawmakers and the trucking industry released an analysis on May 23 claiming the plan will generate far less revenue than expected and lead to unnecessary construction projects.
Maine's Governor Continues Fight Against Tolls
AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to eliminate the Maine Turnpike Authority is another demonstration that he is as aggressive as anyone when it comes to cutting government-imposed fees, no matter how small.