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(34 articles)CN Backs UP-NS Merger for Expanded Network Access Rights
Canadian National Railway (CN) has announced support for the proposed merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS), conditional upon gaining expanded network access rights. This strateg
FMCSA Broker Transparency Rule Could Transform Owner-Operator Negotiations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is preparing to release a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking on broker transparency, potentially closing a 40-year enforcement gap on a regulati
GOAL and LMTA Push for Streamlined Permitting Standards
The Global Organization of Automobile Logistics (GOAL) and the Logistics Motor Transport Association (LMTA) are jointly advocating for improvements to the permitting framework that governs heavy lift
GoAL Executive Joins Louisiana Oversized Freight Permitting Committee
A GoAL (likely Gulf of America Logistics or similar) executive has been selected to serve on a Louisiana state committee tasked with reviewing and potentially reforming the permitting process for over
Indian Railways Launches Eight New Freight Reforms Under 'Reform Express'
Indian Railways has announced eight new freight reforms under its 'Reform Express' initiative, expanding its reform portfolio to 17 measures aimed at modernizing and improving the efficiency of rail f
SBTC's Bid to Strip NY, CA of CDL Authority Faces Legal Uphill Battle
The Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC) has escalated its legal challenge against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, seeking to force decertification of commercial driver's
OOIDA Pushes Congress to Codify CDL Safety Rules
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is pressing Congress to permanently codify recent federal restrictions on non-domiciled commercial driver licenses through H.R. 5688, citing
EPA Diesel Derate Rule Threatens Defense Supply Chain Security
The Environmental Protection Agency's 16-year-old mandate requiring diesel engines to derate (reduce speed) to 5 mph when emissions sensors detect faults has become a critical vulnerability in America
Italy Restricts Strike Rights in Essential Goods Logistics
Italy has implemented restrictions on the right to strike for workers in the logistics sector responsible for transporting essential goods via road. This regulatory action represents a significant int
UP, NS Advance Merger Case With First STB Response Filing
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have submitted the first portion of their responses to the Surface Transportation Board's May 28, 2026 supplemental information request concerning their proposed mer
Two Carriers Seek 5-Year HOS Relief; FMCSA Exemptions Spark Debate
Two private trucking companies—Lone Star Haz Mat and Mainline Services LLC—have simultaneously filed applications with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) seeking five-year exempti
EU Parliament Calls for Military Prioritization of Ports & Airports
The European Parliament has issued a directive requesting member states to prioritize the adaptation and allocation of critical transportation infrastructure—specifically ports, airports, and railways
NISAA Backs Northern Railway Freight Reform Initiative
The National Industrial Shippers Association of America (NISAA) has thrown its support behind Northern Railway's efforts to reform and modernize rail freight operations, marking a significant alignmen
DOT Launches National Freight Visibility Dashboard to Cut Bottlenecks
The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed a comprehensive National Freight Visibility Dashboard designed to enhance real-time cargo tracking and optimize freight movement across the country.
USDOT Adopts SONAR Real-Time Freight Data for Supply Chain Oversight
The U.S. Department of Transportation has contracted with FreightWaves SONAR to access real-time, high-frequency freight market data spanning truckload, intermodal, ocean, and air cargo activity. This
China Shifts to Low-Carbon Multimodal Freight Strategy
China is undertaking a structural shift in its freight transportation strategy, moving beyond truck-centric logistics toward integrated multimodal networks that combine trucking with rail, inland wate
Canada Rail and Maritime Labour: Supply Chain Policy Review
The Senate of Canada has initiated a policy review examining the interconnected challenges of labour relations, management practices, and supply chain resilience in the nation's critical rail and mari
Road Freight Dominates SA Despite Rail Reform Push
South Africa's freight transport landscape continues to be dominated by road-based logistics despite recent government initiatives aimed at revitalizing rail infrastructure. Hlengwa's commentary highl
STB Pauses UP-NS Merger Review on Revised Application
The Surface Transportation Board has accepted a revised merger application from Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, yet simultaneously placed the formal review process on hold. This development signal
Federal Oversight & Fleet Renewal Reshape Mexico Logistics Week
This week's logistics developments in Mexico center on increased federal oversight and industry-wide fleet renewal initiatives. These regulatory interventions signal a structural shift in how transpor
UP-NS Mega-Merger Advances: STB Clears Path With Conditions
The Surface Transportation Board's unanimous decision to advance Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's proposed mega-merger represents a critical procedural milestone for one of rail's most consequenti
UP Defends Merger Filing as STB Decision Looms
Union Pacific fired back at allegations from six state attorneys general that the railroad failed to provide adequate documentation in its revised merger application with Norfolk Southern to the Surfa
South Africa Pursues Private Rail to Rebuild Logistics Network
South Africa's Department of Transport is actively promoting private sector participation in rail operations to revitalize the country's logistics network. Minister Creecy's push signals a strategic s
House Committee Approves BUILD America 250 Act for Infrastructure
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has voted to advance the BUILD America 250 Act, signaling congressional momentum behind a comprehensive infrastructure investment framework design
USDOT Freight National Strategic Plan 2026 Modernizes US Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Transportation has unveiled the Freight National Strategic Plan 2026, a comprehensive blueprint designed to modernize and strengthen America's supply chain infrastructure. This
US National Freight Strategic Plan Prioritizes Supply Chain
The United States has released a comprehensive National Freight Strategic Plan that repositions freight and logistics as core components of overall supply chain strategy rather than auxiliary function
Supreme Court Strips FAAAA Liability Shield for Freight Brokers
The Supreme Court of the United States has rejected a longstanding liability shield protection for freight brokers under the Freight Forwarder Accountability and Advancement Act (FAAAA). This ruling r
Congress Sets Federal Framework for Autonomous Trucks in 2025
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the BUILD America 250 Act, which includes the first congressional framework for regulating autonomous commercial motor vehicles in inters
China Intensifies Carrier Crackdown on Freight Rate Violations
China has initiated a new regulatory crackdown targeting freight carriers for alleged 'freight rate violations,' signaling tighter government scrutiny of the domestic trucking and logistics sector. Th
Infrastructure Investment Key to Mitigating Supply Chain Disruption
This editorial piece advocates for strategic infrastructure investment as a primary tool to prevent and mitigate supply chain disruptions. The commentary reflects growing consensus among supply chain
Freight Transportation Research Insights for Logistics Planning
This article references government-backed research resources focused on freight transportation and mobility planning. The National Logistics Research (NLR) platform appears to serve as a central repos
UP-NS Rail Merger Faces Unified Opposition Despite Filing
The amended filing by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern for a proposed rail merger has concluded its public comment period with overwhelmingly negative feedback. Four Class I railroad competitors, a
Delhi Logistics Policy Signals Major Freight & Warehousing Overhaul
The Delhi government has unveiled an ambitious logistics and warehousing policy designed to modernize freight infrastructure and streamline supply chain operations across the metropolitan region. This
California Opens Door to Driverless Trucks: What It Means
California's Department of Motor Vehicles released comprehensive autonomous vehicle regulations on April 28, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to self-driving technology. For the fir