Bendix doubling capacity for air disc brake production
Bendix has committed to doubling air disc brake (ADB) production at its Bowling Green, Ky., plant. The company said demand for air disc brakes on Classes 6-8 vehicles has increased […]
Manitoba premier says he’s considering extending tax holiday on fuel
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Tuesday he is considering extending his government’s fuel-tax holiday, which is set to expire at the end of June. The NDP government fulfilled a campaign […]
Hapag-Lloyd CEO predicts early peak season for ocean shipping
Hapag-Lloyd’s annual report for 2023 and financial results for Q4 reveal exactly how challenging the ocean container market has been for the largest steamship lines. The report, which the German container ship line released Thursday, notes that Liner Shipping revenues dropped 48.5% to 17.7 billion euros ($19.2 billion) from 2022 to 2023, and earnings before…
DOT confirms boost in West Coast container imports
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced on Wednesday it is gaining ground on its ability to help importers and container vessel operators navigate shifts in freight flows with new information it is publishing from inland rail terminals and warehouses. The increase in timely ocean container import data being supplied by private industry into the U.S….
Georgia bill would restrict truck-crash lawsuits against insurers
A bipartisan measure that would largely protect insurers from being sued directly after crashes involving trucks is on its way to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature or veto. The state House of Representatives passed the bill 172-0 on Monday after the legislation passed in the Senate by a vote of 46-2. Backers say…