OPEC+ Sticks to Strategy, Saudi Arabia Extends Unilateral Oil Cut
OPEC+ decided to maintain its current production cut strategy after Saudi Arabia extended its unilateral cutback of 1 million barrels a day into September.
Climate Change Skepticism Challenges EPA's Ambitious Plan to Cut Auto Emissions
The U.S. government's ambitious plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles is facing skepticism about its feasibility and whether it goes far enough.
Yellow Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Inadequate Notice of Layoffs
Yellow Corp. is facing a class-action lawsuit by a laid-off employee, Armando Rivera, who alleges that the company failed to provide the required 60 days' notice before mass layoffs affecting approximately 30,000 workers.
The Brightline Transformation in the U.S. is Revolutionizing Passenger Rail
Brightline, a Florida-based company owned by Fortress Investment Group, is challenging the traditional passenger rail model in the U.S. by offering a privately funded and operated alternative.
Saudi Arabia Extends 1M-Barrel Oil Cut, Leaves Option to Deepen
Saudi Arabia has extended its unilateral oil production cut of 1 million barrels a day into September, and the country says it may extend or deepen the cuts further.
Extreme Heat Has a Searing Impact on Raising Gas Prices
This summer's historic heatwave is causing gasoline prices to surge to nine-month highs in the United States.
US Apparel Retailers Break Ties With China Amid Growing Concerns
A growing number of US fashion companies are distancing themselves from China as their top supplier, with 61% of apparel retail CEOs no longer relying on China as their primary source.
City Grants Permit for Construction of Building 1 Warehouse at Edgewood Logistics Center
City permits have been issued for the construction of Building 1 at the W. 12th/Edgewood Logistics Center in Jacksonville.
Maricopa County Transportation Tax Measure Triumphs in Legislature Following Intense Battle
The Arizona Legislature approved a bill allowing Maricopa County to hold a transportation tax election in the coming year.
Baltimore's 2050 Transportation Plan Continues Auto-Centric Approach
In their commentary published in The Baltimore Sun, Samuel Jordan, Eric Norton, and Michael Scepaniak criticize Baltimore's new regional transportation plan, Resilience 2050, for perpetuating an automobile-centric approach.
Canadian Trucking Company Ordered to Rehire Truck Driver Fired for Drinking and Driving
A female truck driver was fired by Groupe Robert, a Canadian trucking company, after a crash on June 30th, 2022.
Labor Department Initiates Program Aimed at Reducing Warehouse Injuries
The Department of Labor has launched a three-year "national emphasis program" aimed at improving workplace hazard prevention in warehouses, distribution centers, processing facilities, and high-risk retail establishments.
$1B in Seized Shipments Exposes Supply Chain Visibility Issues in China
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), restricting imports of products made in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region if produced using forced labor.
Connecticut Drives Towards a Greener Future with Zero-Emissions Car Plan Set for 2035
Connecticut's commitment to becoming zero emission by 2035 stems from a growing recognition of the urgent need to address climate change and its adverse effects on the environment and public health.
Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Strengthen Drug Supply Chain Through U.S. Manufacturing Prioritization
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill aimed at strengthening the pharmaceutical supply chain by increasing drug manufacturing in the U.S. and allied countries.
Congress Urged to Regulate Self-Driving Vehicles for Safety and Uniform Standards
Advocates for the self-driving vehicle industry have urged Congress to take action and regulate autonomous cars and trucks.
Biden's $250 Billion Initiative includes Cleaning Up the Dirty Legacy of Fossil Fuels
The International Energy Agency predicts that solar investments will reach a staggering one billion dollars per day in 2023, surpassing global investment in oil production for the first time in history.
California Nears Ban on Driverless Trucks Amid Regulatory Concerns
The California Senate Transportation Committee approved Assembly Bill 316, aiming to ban driverless trucks in the state, even for testing purposes.
Average US Diesel Prices Rise in Tandem with Climbing Oil Prices
Average U.S. diesel prices have increased to $3.905 per gallon from $3.806 per gallon as of July 24, with all regions experiencing price hikes.
U.S. Climate Law Drives Clean Energy Investment and Manufacturing Boom
The US climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which passed one year ago, has accelerated the adoption of clean energy technology in the country.