Consumers and exporters saw financial turmoil from tumultuous international shipping practices in the past year. But the Port of Vancouver was not impacted like other harbors were.
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FHWA Releases Uniform Guidelines for EV Charging Stations
The Federal Highway Administration on June 9 released the blueprint for states to follow to develop the 500,000 charging stations that are key to the Biden administration’s goal of switching Americans from gasoline- to electric-powered vehicles.
June 9, 2022Shipping Boom Expected After Shanghai Reopening
China’s shipping industry is bracing for an uptick in demand and freight costs as manufacturing activity in Shanghai roars back to life after the city’s return to normal starting June 1.
June 8, 2022Labor Talks for Port Workers Continue
The immediate future of the global supply chain rests on a bargaining table in San Francisco, where the union representing all West Coast dockworkers is hashing out a new contract with the assembled bosses of maritime shipping.
June 6, 2022Buttigieg, Canadian Official Discuss Takeaways From Bridge Shutdown
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Canadian Transport Minister Omar Alghabra discussed February’s seven-day blockage of the Ambassador Bridge during a supply chain meeting May 24 in Washington, Alghabra said.
May 25, 2022Recession Might Be Only Way Diesel Costs Will Drop
When industry pays more for diesel, it passes along the higher cost to customers and the financial pain ripples through the economy, driving inflation and squeezing everyday consumers. The only way out may be a painful one.
May 24, 2022New England Copes With Soaring Diesel Prices
Experts worry that a continuing rise in diesel costs will affect prices at your local grocery store, on top of the inflation that has already caused prices to soar. And currently that pain is particularly acute in New England, where diesel prices have vaulted past the $6-a-gallon mark.
May 5, 2022Rivian Reaches Deal in Georgia for Environmental Standards
A development authority east of Atlanta has voted to approve an “economic development agreement” for the planned $5 billion Rivian factory, outlining terms with the electric vehicle company, including environmental standards and taxpayer-backed incentives.
April 28, 2022Groups That Want to Electrify USPS Fleet File Suit
Sixteen states and four environmental groups that want the U.S. Postal Service to buy more electric delivery vehicles are suing to halt purchases of thousands of gas-powered trucks as the agency modernizes its mail delivery fleet.
April 28, 2022Shipping Firm Proposes CSX Project at SeaPort Manatee
PALMETTO, Fla. — The owners of World Direct Shipping have announced a bold initiative to send imported manufactured goods from SeaPort Manatee to the Northeast via a proposed CSX rail connection.
April 22, 2022