Federal agencies seek to affordably reduce air pollution across U.S. shipping network. The Department of Energy (DOE) published five action plans to innovate and expand America’s transportation infrastructure…
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White House Announces $3 Billion for Port Infrastructure
President Biden discusses Inflation Reduction Act funding at Port of Baltimore. President Joe Biden announced a $3 billion investment into U.S. ports during a speech at the Port…
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DOJ Settles With Owners of Dali For Key Bridge Cleanup Costs
The cargo ship’s owner and manager deny liability, only accept responsibility for clearing the shipping channel. The Department of Justice announced that a settlement was reached with two…
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President Responds to ILA and USMX Agreement
He applauded port operators and carriers and thanked union workers. After the dock workers’ union and dock employers came to a tentative agreement to extend the contract and…
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Dock Workers Union Extends Contract Through Mid-January
Parties will continue to negotiate outstanding details. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) agreed late Thursday to extend its contract with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). “The union…
Read MoreLabor Department Contacts Employers Ahead of Potential Port Worker Strike
The existing contract for 45,000 workers expires on September 30. The U.S. Labor Department has contacted the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) as port workers threaten to go…
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DOJ Sues Owner of Cargo Ship that Wrecked Baltimore Bridge
Two lawsuits had been filed by companies trying to limit their financial liability. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a civil claim on Wednesday against the Indonesian companies…
Read MoreNTSB Begins Ship Component Inspection for Baltimore Bridge Collision
Electrical components will be examined at an agency laboratory. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced this week that it has begun inspecting the electrical parts of the…
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U.S. Navy Rescues Merchant Vessel Crew After Houthi Strike
Rebels have escalated attacks on commercial ships. Sailors from the Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group recently airlifted the crew of the M/V Tutor, a merchant vessel that…
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Army Corps of Engineers Announces Full Reopening of Baltimore Shipping Channel
Maryland governor says the operation to restore the channel was “remarkably complex.” The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced on Monday that the Fort McHenry Federal Channel…
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