The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently ruled on two high profile trucking cases. The first was Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC involving a 2017 truck accident in which a truck operated by Caribe Transport […]
Our ports are gaining long sought-after and much needed influence and attention at the national level. The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently awarded $774 million in port infrastructure grants. There is an additional $488.6 million […]
Speaking of the Maritime Administration (MARAD), they initiated a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting input from industry stakeholders, ship builders and operators and technology companies to determine how small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) can be integrated into the […]
Last month, the US Senate confirmed Robert Harvey as the newest Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) commissioner. Mr. Harvey fills the fifth and final seat on the FMC. The FMC is gaining prominence and proving they do not mind […]
At long last, the federal government is taking cargo crimes seriously. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) passed the US House last month. CORCA focuses on investigating and prosecuting organized cargo theft rings. The Building Unrivaled Infrastructure […]
Refunds for IEEPA tariffs are reportedly flowing back to cargo interests. IEEPA’s replacement, Section 122 tariffs (trade imbalance), were invalidated by the Court of International Trade as they did not meet the necessary criteria. The ruling is on […]
A new species of octopus was recently discovered about 6,000 feet underwater on the ocean floor in the Galápagos Islands. Look at this little guy.
Proof there is more than one way to catch a baseball traveling at 108 miles per hour.
In a rare sighting of rational thought, the California legislature rejected AB1777. This bill would have given the California Air Resources Board (CARB) broad authority to regulate mobile sources with a statewide Indirect Source Rule and assess mitigation […]
At last month’s annual AgTC conference, Bobby Olvera, President, International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), called out foreign-owned ocean carriers and terminal operators for putting profits over people. Is that a prediction of the temperament for the 2028 […]
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) paused the review of the merger between the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern and requested more information. The Board’s announcement stated, “there are several aspects of the revised application that are unclear or […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged the ship operator Singapore-based Synergy Marine, its India-based subsidiary Synergy Maritime and an executive who worked for both entities, Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair with conspiracy, obstruction and false statements in the Dali containership […]
Do you know what this part is? Hint, it is something used in truck or container transportation. Play “Name That Part” on our Facebook page.
Take a look at the above video. This guy has been sitting atop a former RCA appliance warehouse in Albany, NY. Now, his future is unknown. The original Nipper was immortalized in a painting depicting the dog, head […]
Recent research by Arizona State University and Susquehanna University has discovered fog contains bacteria and microbes that actually break down pollutants. The research points to fog being a breeding ground for healthy bacteria that can consume unhealthy carbon […]
Cargo theft and organized retail crime are big problems for everyone. These transnational gangs use various and sophisticated tactics to steal cargo, and they adapt their strategies as fast as stakeholders implement new security measures. They impersonate legitimate […]
The marine terminals in Oakland are closed today to allow members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) the opportunity to recognize May Day, also known as International Worker’s Day.
The Port of Oakland was recently presented the “2025 Gold Award” from Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies for championing reduced vessel speeds which protect migrating blue whales and preserve coastal air quality. Congratulations and job whale done!
At long last, California has established rules for autonomous trucks, thereby eliminating the ban on autonomous heavy-duty vehicles. There will be a tiered permitting process requiring autonomous trucks to log 500,000 miles with a driver and additional 500,000 […]
The war in Iran is still wreaking havoc on fuel prices, especially diesel, especially in California. Diesel prices remain stubbornly high in the state at well over $7/gallon. The high oil prices are resulting in high fertilizer prices […]