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New Jersey warehouse leased to Seagis Property Group
Seagis Property Group, a privately held real estate owner and operator focused on the acquisition and development of industrial properties in global logistics hubs along the Eastern Seaboard, has fully leased a New Jersey warehouse facility in East Rutherford. The property was fully renovated earlier this year and is located in the Meadowlands submarket with […] The post New Jersey warehouse leased to Seagis Property Group appeared first on Transportation Today.
Arizona Transportation Board approves five-year construction program update
The Arizona State Transportation Board approved updates to the 2025-2029 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program this week, finalizing plans to upgrade pavement and bridges, improve highway corridors, and more. At the heart of this was an $8.2 billion program responsible for advancing major transportation priorities in the state. That program will incorporate more than $2.5 […] The post Arizona Transportation Board approves five-year construction program update appeared first on Transportation Today.
New York awards communities $97.7M for alternative transportation projects
The New York State Department of Transportation recently awarded more than 30 communities statewide $97.7 million in federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grants. The Transportation Alternatives Program provides funding to projects that enhance access to public transportation, provide safe routes to schools, create trailway networks, and improve sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle safety. The projects help […] The post New York awards communities $97.7M for alternative transportation projects appeared first on Transportation Today.
Packaging, display solutions manufacturer Berkley purchases Sisco Corporation
Arkansas-based Berkley, an innovative packaging and display solutions manufacturer, recently purchased Illinois-based Sisco Corporation, a corrugated sheet company. The purchase allows Berkley to continue to grow, strengthen its product offerings and serve its customers’ needs with enhanced in-house manufacturing capabilities. The company will be able to provide top-tier packaging solutions more efficiently. “We are thrilled […] The post Packaging, display solutions manufacturer Berkley purchases Sisco Corporation appeared first on Transportation Today.
American Trucking Associations against reclassifying marijuana
The American Trucking Associations, an organization representing the trucking industry, recently sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, advocating against a U.S. Department of Justice’s proposal to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug. The organization asked if the U.S. Department of Transportation would maintain the authority to test commercial […] The post American Trucking Associations against reclassifying marijuana appeared first on Transportation Today.
Federal Highway Administration awards nearly $60M for speedy deployment of vehicle-to-everything technologies
Through the Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment initiative, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will award nearly $60 million to recipients in Arizona, Texas, and Utah looking to advance deployments of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies. Meant to promote road safety, mobility, and efficiency through technology, the program seeks to use recipients as national models for […] The post Federal Highway Administration awards nearly $60M for speedy deployment of vehicle-to-everything technologies appeared first on Transportation Today.
BNSF Railway to open Phoenix facility
BNSF Railway is in the process of developing plans for a proposed approximately 4,321-acre rail-served facility in northwest Maricopa County near Phoenix. The facility will serve as a logistics hub and will be used for the transportation, storage, and distribution of goods and materials throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area and the greater southwest. The facility […] The post BNSF Railway to open Phoenix facility appeared first on Transportation Today.
ChargePoint, LG Electronics partner to expand EV charging
ChargePoint, a networked electric vehicles (EVs) charging solutions provider, and LG Electronics (LG), a commercial displays, robots and electric vehicle charging stations provider, recently formed a strategic partnership aimed at future innovations in EV charging. The goal is to offer a competitive package for public sector infrastructure projects. The companies will offer commercial charging solutions […] The post ChargePoint, LG Electronics partner to expand EV charging appeared first on Transportation Today.
National Park Service receives $22M grant to modernize roads in Yellowstone National Park
Recognizing the challenge posed by a particular segment of the Grand Loop Road in Yellowstone National Park, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently awarded a $22 million grant to the National Park Service for its modernization and reconstruction. The Norris to Golden Gate roadway is a 0.7 mile section that sees millions of travelers per […] The post National Park Service receives $22M grant to modernize roads in Yellowstone National Park appeared first on Transportation Today.
FHWA awards $108M in grant funding to support road safety on Federal, Tribal lands
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded more than $108 million in Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects and Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund grant awards to 85 projects. “Improving safety for those traveling on tribal lands is of paramount importance to the U.S. Department of Transportation,” Arlando Teller, Tribal Government Affairs assistant secretary, said. […] The post FHWA awards $108M in grant funding to support road safety on Federal, Tribal lands appeared first on Transportation Today.
U.S. supply chain companies investing in technology, report finds
U.S. supply chains are investing in supply chain technologies to accelerate resilience, agility and flexibility to navigate current and future disruption, according to the 2024 State of Logistics Report unveiled at the National Press Club in Washington. D.C., on Tuesday. The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) releases the report annually. It examines the […] The post U.S. supply chain companies investing in technology, report finds appeared first on Transportation Today.
PHMSA opens applications for nearly $200M in Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization grants
The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently began soliciting applications for nearly $200 million in grants as part of a first-of-its-kind program established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021. That money, as part of the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization program, will work to reduce safety risks and methane […] The post PHMSA opens applications for nearly $200M in Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization grants appeared first on Transportation Today.
Vermont communities receive $1.8M in transportation grants
The Vermont Downtown Development Board recently awarded 11 downtowns and villages $1.8 million in Downtown Transportation Fund grants to support projects to improve safety, access, and transportation. “Vermont communities are working tirelessly to ensure our roads serve all modes of transportation,” Alex Farrell, Department of Housing and Community Development commissioner and Downtown Board chairman, said. […] The post Vermont communities receive $1.8M in transportation grants appeared first on Transportation Today.
AeroFlexx partners with Polish company
Ohio-based AeroFlexx, a full-service liquid packaging company, recently announced a strategic partnership with Poland-based Chemipack, a company supplying liquid concentrates for a variety of applications. The partnership will allow the companies to address industry demand and critical packaging initiatives. In addition, AeroFlexx’s packaging is gaining traction in the European market, allowing the company to broaden […] The post AeroFlexx partners with Polish company appeared first on Transportation Today.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reaches feasibility cost sharing agreement for study over deepening J. Bennett Johnston Waterway
Thanks to an agreement between the Army Corps of Engineers, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), and the Red River Waterway Commission (RRWC), a new study will investigate deepening the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway to accommodate vessels with 12-foot drafts. The groups joined together on a feasibility cost sharing agreement earlier this month, […] The post U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reaches feasibility cost sharing agreement for study over deepening J. Bennett Johnston Waterway appeared first on Transportation Today.
Amtrak’s efforts to go green include renewable diesel, sustainability measures for capital projects
According to its recently released 2023 sustainability report, Amtrak has taken a number of steps toward achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. “Passenger rail is widely recognized as one of the most sustainable modes of transportation, and we are taking steps to make rail even more attractive,” Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner said. “The […] The post Amtrak’s efforts to go green include renewable diesel, sustainability measures for capital projects appeared first on Transportation Today.
MBTA begins testing South Coast Rail to restore service between Boston, South Coast
Test trains began running on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) South Coast Rail project on Monday. The project will restore rail service between Boston and the South Coast and will span six stations. “The MBTA is deeply committed to delivering the South Coast Rail project while upholding the highest standards of quality and safety […] The post MBTA begins testing South Coast Rail to restore service between Boston, South Coast appeared first on Transportation Today.
Port of Seattle votes to require all cruise vessels to be shore power capable by 2027 season
The Port of Seattle Commission recently voted to require all cruise vessels homeported in Seattle be shore power capable and utilize shore power, starting with the 2027 season. On average, cruise vessels at berth plugging into shore power reduces diesel emissions by 80 percent. Cruise ships using shore power during the 2023 season prevented 2,700 […] The post Port of Seattle votes to require all cruise vessels to be shore power capable by 2027 season appeared first on Transportation Today.
Survey: 40 percent of shipping, logistics companies plan to invest in transportation technology
Forty percent of shippers and logistics services providers (LSP) plan to invest in transportation technology in order to prepare for industry and regulatory changes, according to a survey conducted by Ontario-based Descartes Systems Group, a software-as-a-service solutions provider. The number rises to 44 percent in companies where senior leadership view transportation as a competitive weapon. […] The post Survey: 40 percent of shipping, logistics companies plan to invest in transportation technology appeared first on Transportation Today.
Missouri DOT launches first project of Improve I-70 Program
The Missouri Department of Transportation recently broke ground on Project #1: Columbia to Kingdom City, the first project within Missouri’s Improve I-70 Program. The state’s budget provides $2.8 billion to build a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70 from Blue Springs to Wentzville. During the $405 million Columbia to Kingdom […] The post Missouri DOT launches first project of Improve I-70 Program appeared first on Transportation Today.
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