The funds will be dispersed to 32 university transportation centers to advance research and education programs addressing critical transportation challenges in the United States, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement.
U.S. to add customs attachés in nine nations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection received permission from the State Department to add representatives in nine locations to build and strengthen partnerships with foreign governments.
DOJ approves Alaska Air’s acquisition of Virgin America
Alaska Air Group was not required to divest any assets in order to get clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice for its acquisition of Virgin America.
Legislator suggests Yang Ming merger with Taiwan-owned port company
A merger of Yang Ming, which is 33 percent owned by the government, with a private company such as Evergreen Line, would be difficult to achieve, contends Chen Ou-po, a member of Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party.
NTSB blames crew fatigue for deadly UP train crash
The August 2014 collision of two Union Pacific freight trains that claimed the lives of an engineer and a conductor was likely the result of both workers being asleep due to fatigue and sleep apnea, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
Special Coverage: Ups and downs of the new de mininis level
In a growing e-commerce world, import goods under $800 are now duty free, but brokers want equal scrutiny for goods of all values.
FMC initiative calls for national portal to deliver supply chain information
Supply chain innovation teams, created by the Federal Maritime Commission, say a national portal could improve port performance and increase American economic competitiveness.
NYK launches finished vehicle logistics company in Vietnam
The Japanese ocean carrier has agreed to an 80:20 joint venture with Vietnam Ocean Shipping Agency Corp. to establish NYK Auto Logistics Vietnam, the company said in a statement.
FTR: Class 8 orders jump 41% in November
Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks totaled 19,300 units in November 2016, up 41 percent from the previous month and in line with analyst expectations, according to freight transportation analyst FTR.
Executive Moves: Hamilton Port Authority, St. George Logistics and Page International
Hamilton Port Authority names president and CEO, while St. George Logistics adds board member and Page International promotes new senior manager of exports.