Facing a $14 million shortfall, the Port of Portland is asking Oregon legislators for a $10 million injection this year to avoid ending container service at Terminal 6.
February 14, 2024Transportation 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.
FMC: Sanctions Against Yemen Should Be Considered
Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel says his office wants the U.S. government to investigate whether economic sanctions are warranted against Yemen.
February 14, 2024Senators Introduce Freight Border Bill
Legislation meant to ensure border security staff remain at commercial ports of entry was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
February 13, 2024Inflation Tops Forecasts in Blow to Fed Rate-Cut Hopes
U.S. consumer prices jumped at the start of the year, stalling recent disinflation progress and likely delaying any Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.
February 13, 2024Oregon Trucking Association Sues State Over Excess Taxation
Three trucking companies joined the Oregon Trucking Association in suing the state, saying heavy trucks in the state are paying too much in state weight-mile taxes.
February 13, 2024US Small-Business Optimism Drops by Most Since End of 2022
U.S. small-business optimism in January suffered the biggest drop since 2022, due to weak profits and sales expectations, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
February 13, 2024New Jersey Lawmakers Raise Minimum Insurance
The New Jersey Legislature has passed a law requiring heavy trucks to carry a minimum $1.5 million in liability insurance — double the current federal minimum insurance requirement of $750,000.
February 13, 2024WRDA, Biden Administration Oversight Priorities for T&I
Capitol Agenda: A policy update to the nation's network of waterways and oversight of White House climate policies are on the upcoming schedule for the House transportation panel.
February 12, 2024ChargePoint Certified by Federal Risk Management Program
ChargePoint has received cybersecurity certification by the federal government, clearing the way for federal contracts and signaling a security focus in the electric vehicle ecosystem.
February 12, 2024California Ports Deploying Air Pollution Capture for Ships
Long Beach, Calif.-based startup Stax Engineering has deployed pollution-capturing tech at multiple ports for the first time, servicing ships at the ports of L.A., Long Beach and Oakland.
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