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DHL eCommerce to invest in Dallas/Fort Worth distribution center
DHL eCommerce announced recently that it had invested $57.5 million in a new location near the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The company, a division of DHL Group, said it had relocated from its previous location in Grand Prairie, Texas to the new 220,000 square-foot distribution center. DHL eCommerce said it invested money into the […] The post DHL eCommerce to invest in Dallas/Fort Worth distribution center appeared first on Transportation Today.
New York’s Chautauqua County starts $45M pavement rehabilitation and safety project
On Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state was starting a $45 million pavement revitalization project on the New York State Thruway (I-90) in Chautauqua County. The project, part of more than $126.1 million in capital improvement projects that are underway within the Thruway Authority’s Buffalo Maintenance Division, will cover nearly 35 miles […] The post New York’s Chautauqua County starts $45M pavement rehabilitation and safety project appeared first on Transportation Today.
Reps. Davids, Johnson launches Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus
U.S. Reps. Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) recently created the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus. The caucus will work to reduce the aviation industry’s environmental impact and maximize its financial sustainability. It will assess the policies, processes, and resources needed to further environmental gains, enhance fuel supply resiliency, and strengthen national security. It will […] The post Reps. Davids, Johnson launches Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus appeared first on Transportation Today.
Bioffex technology wins Sustainable Packaging Innovation award
On Monday, Lifoam Industries, LLC, based in Greer, S.C. announced it had won the GreenBiz Circularity Conference’s Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award for compostability. Lifoam, a subsidiary of LifeMade Products LLC, won the 2024 US Plastics Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award in compostability for its Bioffex technology. The technology represents a departure from traditional foams, company […] The post Bioffex technology wins Sustainable Packaging Innovation award appeared first on Transportation Today.
Pennsylvania launches Aviation Economic Impact Calculator
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently unveiled the Aviation Economic Impact Calculator that will allow airports to view the economic impact of potential facility updates and activities. The tool will allow the state’s 120 public-use airports to calculate updated impacts based on changes in airport activity, business tenants, and visitor spending. It also produces estimates […] The post Pennsylvania launches Aviation Economic Impact Calculator appeared first on Transportation Today.
Yellow Diamond Logistics fast-tracks expansion with Descartes transportation management solution
Yellow Diamond Logistics, a leading TSA-certified third-party logistics company, announced last week it will be using Descartes Systems Group’s technology management system. Descartes, a leader in uniting logistics-intensive business in commerce, said its technology would allow Yellow Diamond would be using Descartes Aljex to integrate with Descartes MacroPoint to achieve 99 percent on-time delivery performance […] The post Yellow Diamond Logistics fast-tracks expansion with Descartes transportation management solution appeared first on Transportation Today.
NHTSA issues new fuel economy rule
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently issued new vehicle fuel economy standards that will increase economy by 2 percent annually for passenger cars for model years 2027-2031. Fuel economy will increase 2 percent annually for light trucks for model years 2029-2031. This will bring the average light-duty vehicle fuel economy up to approximately 50.4 […] The post NHTSA issues new fuel economy rule appeared first on Transportation Today.
Oregon kicks off safety outreach tour
Oregon recently began the statewide 12-stop Statewide Transportation Safety and Sustainability Outreach Tour. The state’s Joint Committee on Transportation planned the tour as a way to inform the public about efforts during the 2025 legislative session to develop a plan that tackles structural revenue challenges in the transportation sector. The plan focuses on completing work […] The post Oregon kicks off safety outreach tour appeared first on Transportation Today.
Transportation improvement program filed with Nashville’s Metro Council
On Friday, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell filed an ordinance with the Metro Council to allow the transportation improvement program to be included on the Nov. 5 ballot. The Metro Council, the legislative authority of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, would have to approved the program before the program would move to the […] The post Transportation improvement program filed with Nashville’s Metro Council appeared first on Transportation Today.
Federal Transit Administration announces $7.8M for public transport to benefit individuals in need
Under the Biden administration, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently announced a round of $7.8 million to benefit 17 public transportation projects focused on supporting those with disabilities, older adults, and low-income individuals through various organizations. “Transportation is a lifeline that connects Americans to essential services, like health care, and today we’re supporting innovative projects […] The post Federal Transit Administration announces $7.8M for public transport to benefit individuals in need appeared first on Transportation Today.
South Carolina launches multimodal transportation survey on Momentum 2050 plan
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) recently launched a multimodal transportation survey to gather public input on the Momentum 2050 statewide plan for the future of South Carolina’s transportation network. “This is a way for South Carolinians to get involved in the way we move people and goods across the state,” Justin Powell, South […] The post South Carolina launches multimodal transportation survey on Momentum 2050 plan appeared first on Transportation Today.
Radiant Logistics purchases DVA Associates
Washington-based Radiant Logistics, a technology-enabled global transportation and value added logistics solutions provider, recently purchased Oregon-based DVA Associates, a domestic and international transportation and logistics services company. A portion of the expected purchase price will be payable based on future performance. DVA will combine with Radiant’s legacy company-owned operations in the Portland market. “We have […] The post Radiant Logistics purchases DVA Associates appeared first on Transportation Today.
Rep. Gimenez introduces legislation prohibiting purchase of lithium-ion batteries from China
On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) introduced legislation that would prevent the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from purchasing batteries from six companies owned and operated by the People’s Republic of China. The Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act, Gimenez, chair of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, said, […] The post Rep. Gimenez introduces legislation prohibiting purchase of lithium-ion batteries from China appeared first on Transportation Today.
Amtrak completes Bay Area station improvements
Amtrak, in partnership with the cities of Fremont, Hayward, Martinez and Oakland, recently completed $20.8 million in accessibility improvements at its Bay Area stations. The improvements are part of Amtrak’s ADA Stations Program which is bringing national network up to Americans with Disabilities Act standards. “We’re delivering a new era of rail while bringing greater […] The post Amtrak completes Bay Area station improvements appeared first on Transportation Today.
Gov. Youngkin: Virginia departing California electric vehicle mandate at end of 2024
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s recently announced that he would pull the state from the California electric vehicle mandate at the end of 2024, when its current regulations expire. Virginia’s Air Board had followed California’s Advanced Clean Cars I regulation since 2021, but while the two’s relationship has devolved since then along partisan lines, it was […] The post Gov. Youngkin: Virginia departing California electric vehicle mandate at end of 2024 appeared first on Transportation Today.
Supply chain company opens New York City location
Pennsylvania-based A. Duie Pyle, a provider of asset and non-asset-based supply chain solutions, recently opened a New York City location in Queens to enhance its Northeast network. The location includes 77 less-than-truckload (LTL) service center doors and on-site fleet maintenance shop. The opening created 45 jobs. The company plans to bring the total number of […] The post Supply chain company opens New York City location appeared first on Transportation Today.
Pittsburgh International Airport to receive more than $20M in Infrastructure Law funding
On Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman (both D-PA) joined U.S. Reps. Chris Delzio and Summer Lee (both D-PA) in announcing that the Pittsburgh International Airport would receive more than $20.6 million for ongoing terminal improvement. The funding, an Airport Infrastructure grant to support critical airport development projects, is part of the Bipartisan […] The post Pittsburgh International Airport to receive more than $20M in Infrastructure Law funding appeared first on Transportation Today.
Supply chain company purchases software developer
Wesco International, a Pennsylvania-based business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions provider, recently completed its purchase of entroCIM, an Michigan-based data center and building intelligence software developer, for $30 million. Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed, although there is an opportunity for an additional earnout based on performance. “We are pleased to […] The post Supply chain company purchases software developer appeared first on Transportation Today.
New York begins construction on Erie County bridge project
The New York State Department of Transportation recently began construction on a $9.9 million project to rehabilitate three Erie County bridges that collectively serve more than 25,000 vehicles daily. “The rehabilitation of these three bridges in Erie County will help us create a more resilient transportation network that better serves residents and visitors to Western […] The post New York begins construction on Erie County bridge project appeared first on Transportation Today.
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