Ocean freight industry cheers $48.4 million in federal infrastructure grants Funding fixes docks and wharves at Port of Bellingham (WA), Puerto Rico Ports Authority, and others. July 2, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Funding fixes docks and wharves at Port of Bellingham (WA), Puerto Rico Ports Authority, and others.Read More
Trucking industry groups cheer House bill to fight freight fraud OOIDA and TIA back effort to give FMCSA more power to regulate brokers. May 22, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments OOIDA and TIA back effort to give FMCSA more power to regulate brokers.Read More
White House boosts infrastructure at airports FAA awards $76.1 million for 45 airport-related infrastructure projects in 22 states. April 25, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments FAA awards $76.1 million for 45 airport-related infrastructure projects in 22 states.Read More
DOT grant of $150 million will help U.S. ports cut pollution Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law goes to 16 projects affected 18 ports. April 25, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law goes to 16 projects affected 18 ports.Read More
DOT to require two crew members on each freight train Union groups cheer ruling by FRA, but industry says there’s no proof that extra staffing helps safety. April 2, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Union groups cheer ruling by FRA, but industry says there’s no proof that extra staffing helps safety.Read More
Intermodal freight groups cheer latest round of federal infrastructure funding CAGTC notes that repairs are needed as U.S. freight activity is forecast to grow by 50% in tonnage between 2020 and 2050 January 25, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments CAGTC notes that repairs are needed as U.S. freight activity is forecast to grow by 50% in tonnage between 2020 and 2050Read More
ATA, OOIDA celebrate $200 million in federal funding for truck parking projects DOT infrastructure plan will create some 1,000 parking spaces across seven states January 25, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments DOT infrastructure plan will create some 1,000 parking spaces across seven statesRead More
FMCSA chief stepping down Robin Hutcheson to depart on January 26 as Sue Lawless becomes acting deputy administrator January 19, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Robin Hutcheson to depart on January 26 as Sue Lawless becomes acting deputy administratorRead More
Intermodal groups applaud White House pick for new Multimodal Freight Office DOT position will coordinate across modal agencies to enhance information sharing, and guide investments in intermodal projects November 29, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments DOT position will coordinate across modal agencies to enhance information sharing, and guide investments in intermodal projectsRead More
Biden Administration unwraps package of supply chain support policies Initiatives to include over 30 actions including creation of White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience. November 27, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Initiatives to include over 30 actions including creation of White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience.Read More