Both the US Congress and US Senate voted to revoke the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) waivers allowing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to continue to enact their low-NOx Omnibus regulation as well as...
CARB SETBACK
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ROMPING GOOD TIME
The Reno Rodeo was ranked the 4th best rodeo in the country by the readers of USA Today. The "Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West" is a ten-day event starting June 19th. Get your tickets here and enjoy all the fun.
CLOSE CALL
Imagine waking up with a containership in your front yard. That is exactly what happened to Johan Helberg of Byneset Norway. The 443 NCL Salten failed to turn when entering the Trondheim fjord and landed in his front...
TARIFF TUNAROUND
Tariff activity is difficult to keep track of as it changes constantly. Below is a recap of what transpired last month. On May 12th, tariffs between China and the US were temporarily slashed from 125% to 10%. For cargo...
IN OTHER NEWS
Modern Worker Empowerment Act is a bill seeking to codify a clear and straightforward definition of Independent Contractor and provide certainty to truck drivers, gig workers and anyone choosing the independent...
NAME THAT PART
Take a look at the video above giving the pros and cons of phasing out the mighty penny from US currency. Once the penny goes, so do all of our penny phrases: A penny for your thoughts - My two cents - A pretty penny -...
BYE PENNY
Take a look at the video above giving the pros and cons of phasing out the mighty penny from US currency. Once the penny goes, so do all of our penny phrases: A penny for your thoughts - My two cents - A pretty penny -...
NEED FOR SPEED
For you lead-footers out there, North Dakota is raising their speed limit to 80 miles per hour effective August 1st. Do not get too excited. Along with the increased speed limit comes increased fines. North Dakota is...
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. Keep up the good work and thanks for all you do managing the family's logistics.
FREE HARBOR TOUR
The Port of Oakland is again offering its free harbor tours. The tours sail monthly and give a unique perspective of port operations. Click here for more information and registration.
NOSE JOB
London-based BlueNose developed an aerodynamic "nose" which can be retrofitted onto the bow of a containership. The device will reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency by 5%. The company states the technology can save...
TALKING TOUGH
The above video was posted to social media outlets earlier week by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It demonstrates their determination not to "kneel down" to US pressure for a trade agreement as well as try to...