The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced changes to the Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) ruling. First, they did not change the existing standards to reduce NOx emissions to 0.035grams/horsepower hour. The changes instead address the practical, or impractical, aspects […]
There is no shortage of issues with the waterways around the world. We saw a brief glimmer of hope for the Straight of Hormuz before attacks began again. Just as regular service via the Suez Canal was being […]
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Students in Italy built the world’s largest paper airplane. Video above.
August marks the Perseid Meteor Shower. It will be the most visible meteor shower of the year. There will be no moon August 12 and 13, which will provide the optimal viewing opportunity. Best time to look to […]
TraPac’s terminal in Oakland introduced four, new, electric ship-to-shore cranes last month. Take a look at the above video to see how they were assembled and put into use.
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Refunds for International Emergency Economic Power Act (IEEPA) tariffs are being processed and monies are being returned to importers and cargo interests. The Section 122 tariffs, which use trade imbalances as a reason for imposing tariffs, are 10% […]
. When the State of California says a tax is handcuffed for transportation funding, do not believe them. They find a way around it…every time. The latest grab is siphoning the diesel excise tax to pay for “green” […]
The Georgia Port Authority (GPA) has added facial recognition to their ingate process. A driver can enroll in the program, go to the appropriate lane, and be admitted into the terminal without showing his/her driver’s license or Transportation […]
The BUILD America 250 Act includes an amendment to allow states to voluntarily increase gross vehicle weight (GVW) limits from 80,000 pounds to 91,000 pounds. If passed, the equipment would be required to have a sixth axle to […]
Rightfully so, attention remains focused on cargo theft. As a result, arrests are on the rise: A Philadelphia man sentenced for stealing $1.5M in cargo. A New Jersey man sentenced for stealing $270K of electronics, liquor and perfume. […]
Man’s best friend has a dominant paw, and which paw is favored can tell you something about the dog’s temperament and behavioral choices. The video above provides a series of tests to determine your pet’s dominant paw.
We had an earthquake in Northern California last week, and it got us thinking about the next “Big One.” Turns out there is built up stress on the San Andreas fault. Check out the video above for the […]
In a rare showing of solidarity, senior US Senators introduced a bill to repeal the 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET) on heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers. The FET was put in place in 1917 to fund World War […]
The Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC) has filed a petition in the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit seeking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to revoke California and New York’s authority to issue […]
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Bees can solve problems. In a recent study, bees were separately put into a box with a flower in the ceiling and ball. In the above video, see what they did to get their sweet treat.
Octopuses can be trained to use a mirror to locate prey. Completing such a task requires spatial reasoning and, up until now, it was a skill only used by mammals and birds. Video above.