City of Baltimore sues containership owner and operator Lawsuit accuses companies of negligence after “unseaworthy” ship caused bridge collapse. April 23, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Lawsuit accuses companies of negligence after “unseaworthy” ship caused bridge collapse.Read More
Consumer group protests latest hike in stamp prices by USPS If approved, Postal Service would increase first class mail stamps from 68 cents to 73 cents. April 10, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments If approved, Postal Service would increase first class mail stamps from 68 cents to 73 cents.Read More
U.S.-Mexico trade being hindered by border security changes, Redwood says 4PL calls for better balance between trade efficiency and immigration concerns. April 10, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments 4PL calls for better balance between trade efficiency and immigration concerns.Read More
ReposiTrak enlists 20 more food providers in track-and-trace network Vendors are preparing for 2026 launch of stricter FDA rules on traceability and recordkeeping. April 5, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Vendors are preparing for 2026 launch of stricter FDA rules on traceability and recordkeeping.Read More
Oregon approves law protecting warehouse workers Teamsters Union says rule is needed to ensure that quotas don’t interfere with safety. April 4, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Teamsters Union says rule is needed to ensure that quotas don’t interfere with safety.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
DOE provides $6 billion funding to decarbonize industrial sector 33 projects include technology investments in aluminum and other metals, cement and concrete, chemicals and refining, and iron and steel March 25, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments 33 projects include technology investments in aluminum and other metals, cement and concrete, chemicals and refining, and iron and steelRead More
Retail groups applaud U.S. House passage of maritime shipping reform act Legislation regulating carriers now heads to Senate for further debate March 22, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Legislation regulating carriers now heads to Senate for further debateRead More
Shippers must align sustainability with profitability, Redwood Logistics says California emissions regulations will soon affect shippers, manufacturers, fleet owners, and brokers, 4PL warns March 22, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments California emissions regulations will soon affect shippers, manufacturers, fleet owners, and brokers, 4PL warnsRead More
Report pegs cost of electrifying U.S. commercial truck fleet at $1 trillion Cost concerns and infrastructure hurdles loom large amid growing EV mandates, Clean Freight Coalition says. March 22, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Cost concerns and infrastructure hurdles loom large amid growing EV mandates, Clean Freight Coalition says.Read More