The project aims to provide a new renewable diesel source for Southeast fleets and shippers, tying fuel production to the region’s forestry economy and adding 155 jobs.
October 14, 2025Transportation Compliance News
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.
Kentucky — and Its Ford Plant — on Front Lines of Trade War
Sen. Rand Paul says constituents tell him "tariffs are killing the bourbon industry" and "the cargo transport industry."
October 14, 2025Trump Port Fees Start With Cosco Hit Hardest
Cosco Shipping, already expected to report weaker third-quarter earnings, could face an additional $1.5 billion to $2.1 billion in fees in 2026.
October 14, 2025China Stands Firm, Calls on US to Withdraw 100% Tariff Threat
Chinese trade data released Oct. 13 showed exports to the U.S. have fallen for six straight months, dropping 27% in September from the year before.
October 14, 2025First Brands CEO Patrick James Resigns After Bankruptcy
The work of untangling the company’s finances is left to Charles Moore, a restructuring expert hired last month during rushed negotiations between the company and its top creditors.
October 14, 2025GM to Take $1.6B Hit as Tax Incentives for EVs Are Slashed
GM warned that it may take additional hits as it adjusts production, with non-cash charges potentially impacting operations and cash flow in the future.
October 14, 2025Shipping Braces for Carbon Tax, Fueling Trump Tariff Threat
The International Maritime Organization will this week decide on sweeping new rules to make the sector start paying for the more than 1 billion tons of greenhouse gases it emits each year.
October 14, 2025Tariffs, Capacity Keep Freight Industry on Edge
Tariffs and carrier capacity continue to be the two top issues increasing the length of transportation executives’ worry lines, according to attendees of the CSCMP Edge 2025 conference.
October 10, 2025Trump Suggests 'Massive Increase' on China Tariffs
Trump said Oct. 10 that “there seems to be no reason” to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as part of an upcoming trip to South Korea after China restricted exports of rare earths.
October 10, 2025First Brands’ Official Creditor Committee Includes Top Foe
Raistone has demanded a court-appointed examiner investigate First Brands, claiming in court papers that as much as $2.3 billion “simply vanished” from the company.
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