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(3 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 17, 2026Policy, Not Consumer Demand, Will Drive Green Shipping
Freight forwarders have signaled that regulatory frameworks and policy mandates, rather than consumer demand or corporate sustainability initiatives, will be the primary drivers of the logistics indus
The Loadstar#green-shipping#sustainability-policy#freight-forwarding
Procurement
ModerateJul 15, 2026Indian Railways Tightens Contractor Rules, Mandates Covered Fly Ash Transport
Indian Railways has introduced tightened procurement and operational norms for project contractors, with particular emphasis on environmental compliance and asset management. The initiative includes m
The Times of India#indian-railways#contractor-compliance#fly-ash-transport
Sustainability & ESG
High ImpactJul 10, 2026EPA NOx Rule 2027: $25K Per Truck Cost Reshapes Fleets
The EPA has finalized stricter nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, effective in 2027. This regulatory shift will add approximately $25,000 to the cost of each new truck, cr
FreightWaves#nox-emissions#epa-regulations#trucking-industry