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Shipping

Government shutdown looms over supply chains

September 28, 2023

Via: FreightWaves

Are FreightWaves data nerds finally getting bullish? While pricing power remains firmly with the carriers, Michael Rudolph reports, “Any outlook for spot rates should all but guarantee growth in the coming months. Not only is Q4 riddled with holidays and […]


Impact & Regulations

TSA shortages continue to climb

January 22, 2019

Via: Politico

— Day 32 of the shutdown. The number of TSA agents calling out from work hit a new high over the long weekend, and shutdown effects continue to hit the aviation industry, among others. — Lawmakers are set to consider […]


Impact & Regulations

Judge rules against air traffic controllers

January 16, 2019

Via: Politico

— Day 26 of the shutdown. A judge decided against issuing temporary restraining orders to stop the government from making air traffic controllers and others work without compensation. — Thousands of FAA inspectors and other employees have gone back to […]


Infrastructure

Even in Shutdown, Pelosi and House Democrats’ Legislative Priorities Include Infrastructure

January 10, 2019

Via: Transport Topics

Funding infrastructure projects transportation officials and freight executives around the country agree are badly needed for reducing congestion and to boost regional economies was high on the list of priorities for the new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. […]