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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.

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White House Expects More Saudi Oil After Biden’s Mideast Trip

The White House said it expects further oil supply increases from Saudi Arabia after President Joe Biden met with the kingdom’s rulers.

July 15, 2022
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Biden Blocks Freight Rail Strike, Appoints Arbitrators

OMAHA, Neb. — President Joe Biden on July 15 blocked a freight railroad strike that would disrupt shipments of all kinds of goods for at least 60 days by naming a board of arbitrators to intervene in the contract dispute.

July 15, 2022
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The World Can’t Get Enough of US Diesel as Exports Surge

The U.S. is exporting diesel at the fastest ever rate as the global market’s thirst for fuel remains insatiable.

July 15, 2022
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Retail Sales Top Forecast in Boost From High Inflation

Retail sales were stronger than expected in June, but after several economists adjusted the data for inflation, they still point to a leveling off in spending.

July 15, 2022
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Panasonic Plans Major EV Battery Plant in Kansas

Panasonic has announced plans for a massive electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kan.

July 15, 2022
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Factory Output Declines for a Second Month on Consumer Goods

Production at U.S. factories declined in June for a second month, restrained by higher inventories and a softer economic outlook.

July 15, 2022
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Georgia, JLL Partner on EV Charging Infrastructure Bid

The Georgia Department of Transportation will partner with real estate giant JLL on a plan to expand electric vehicle charging stations across the state and obtain federal funding to help do it.

July 14, 2022
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Freight Transportation Stakeholders Raise Inflation Concerns

Citing inflation and supply chain bottlenecks, transportation stakeholders called on congressional policymakers to help remedy current economic conditions.

July 14, 2022
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FourKites Reports Chinese Ports Recovery, but Elevated US Transit Times

While Chinese ports are close to recovering, transit times to the United States have remained elevated, according to supply chain visibility company FourKites.

July 14, 2022
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Fuel Prices Prompt Congressional Democrats to Tout Clean Energy

With fuel prices affecting the commercial transportation sector and motorists, senior congressional Democrats called on colleagues to boost access to alternative sources of energy.

July 14, 2022