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(17 articles)ATRI Names Page Siplon as Next President and COO
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has selected Page Siplon, a nationally recognized transportation executive with over 20 years of experience, to serve as its next president and ch
India's Integrated Transport Authority to Boost Multimodal Connectivity
India's logistics and supply chain community is backing the establishment of an Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority to enhance the country's multimodal connectivity infrastructure. This polic
IRU Pushes for Strict 30-Day Payment Limit in Transport
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is advocating for a strict 30-day maximum payment term requirement for transport services, addressing systemic cash flow challenges that plague the truckin
ITLA To Expand Multimodal Connectivity In India, Cut Logistics Costs
ITLA (Inland Transport and Logistics Association or similar entity) is positioning itself as a catalyst for improving multimodal connectivity across India, with industry experts projecting significant
India Launches Integrated Transport Authority to Modernize Logistics
India is establishing a dedicated integrated transport and logistics authority, signaling a major structural shift in how the country manages its supply chain infrastructure. This represents a strateg
MPCI Now Mandatory: What Supply Chain Pros Need to Know
A significant compliance mandate has taken effect requiring all supply chain participants in the Middle East region to implement MPCI standards. This regulatory shift represents a structural change to
TIA Brings Top Industry Issues to Capitol Hill
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has escalated its policy engagement by bringing critical industry concerns directly to U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill. This advocacy effort signals
Nigeria's Transport Gaps Threaten Economic Growth, Says Adviser
Nigeria's economic growth is being constrained by significant gaps in transport and logistics infrastructure, according to a senior government adviser quoted in this analysis. The country's supply cha
Mozambique CTA Pushes Major Freight Transport Model Overhaul
Mozambique's transport confederation (CTA) has issued a call for fundamental restructuring of the country's freight transport model, signaling growing pressure to modernize logistics infrastructure an
EU Value Chain Disruptions: Enterprise Responses & Strategy
The European Commission has released a comprehensive analysis examining the structural and cyclical disruptions affecting global value chains and how EU enterprises are responding to these challenges.
FMCSA Tests Flexible 14-Hour Clock Pause for Truck Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has completed pre-testing for two significant pilot programs that would fundamentally alter how truck drivers structure their workdays. The Split Duty P
UK Planning Reform Gives Heavy Freight Greater Regulatory Voice
The UK planning system is undergoing a significant shift that elevates the role of heavy freight operators and project cargo specialists in infrastructure decision-making. This regulatory change refle
SAFLA and RFA Propose DGT Recovery Compact for Freight
The Southern African Freight Forwarders Association (SAFLA) and Road Freight Association (RFA) have jointly proposed a DGT (likely Dangerous Goods Transport or a local regulatory framework) recovery c
Congress Ties USPS Executive Bonuses to 95% On-Time Delivery
The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has advanced bipartisan legislation that would prohibit the USPS Postmaster General and deputy from receiving bonuses until the Pos
Shippers Oppose UP-NS Merger Before STB: What's at Stake
Shipper advocacy groups have formally urged the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to reject a proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, two of North America's largest Class I railro
India's Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals Attract Rs 10,000 Crore Investment
India's Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal (GCT) initiative has achieved a major infrastructure milestone, with 142 terminals now operational and attracting Rs 10,000 crore in private investment. These termin
Idaho Eliminates Non-Domiciled CDL Program, Tightens Driver Licensing
Idaho has eliminated its non-domiciled commercial driver's license program, effective immediately, requiring all future CDL applicants to establish state residency before obtaining credentials. This a