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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.

Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Tanker Rates Hit by OPEC+ Delays, Weak China Demand

The Baltic Exchange’s TD3C Index, which reflects rates for VLCCs on the Middle-East-to-Asia route, dropped to so-called Worldscale 39.05 on Dec. 13.

December 16, 2024
Government, Business

Trump Considering Privatization for Struggling USPS

President-elect Donald Trump has discussed possibly overhauling the agency with Howard Lutnick, his commerce secretary nominee, and other transition officials, The Washington Post said.

December 16, 2024
Government, Business

Toll Rates to Rise in Several States in 2025

Starting in January, toll rates on roads in Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York are set to rise anywhere from 3% to 15% for passenger and commercial vehicles.

December 13, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Supreme Court to Review California Auto Emissions Case

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case stemming from California’s vehicle pollution limits, agreeing to decide whether biofuel companies have a legal right to sue over the regulations.

December 13, 2024
Government, Business

Canada Orders Postal Workers Back to Job

The Canadian government asked an independent labor board to order 55,000 Canada Post workers back to the job, a move that’s expected to end a strike that disrupted mail service for nearly a month.

December 13, 2024
Government, Business, Private

Agriculture Industry Talks With Trump Team on Immigration

The U.S. agriculture industry has started talks with Donald Trump’s transition team in a bid to advocate for the food business as the president-elect pledges tariffs and mass deportations.

December 13, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Energy Department Pushes Out Technology Loan Funds

President Joe Biden’s $400 billion green bank has just weeks to close billions of dollars in deals to finance green technology before handing the keys to the Trump administration.

December 13, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Trump Supports Dockworkers Union on Automated Systems

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports.

December 13, 2024
Government

Congress Readies Final Business of 2024

With less than two weeks before adjourning for the year, a must-pass measure is gaining momentum as Senate Democrats continue to seek support for a disaster relief package.

December 12, 2024
Government, Logistics

House OKs Water Infrastructure Bill, Teeing Up Senate Vote

In the closing days of Congress’ post-election lame-duck session, members of the House of Representatives easily approved the final version of the Water Resources Development Act.

December 12, 2024