Biden team harnesses infrastructure deal for quick supply chain relief

Huge stacks of orange and other colored-containers at a port, with cranes in the background.

Following Congress’ passage of a $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal, the White House on Tuesday announced steps to accelerate investment in ports, waterways and freight networks to help ease supply chain bottlenecks that are contributing to inflation and slower economic growth.

The action plan sets a series of short-and medium-term timelines designed to mobilize agencies and lay the foundation for implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which President Biden has yet to sign. The...

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California, US DOT to coordinate on major freight infrastructure projects

A bridge under construction.

The U.S. Department of Transportation and California have formed a strategic partnership to help facilitate new freight projects and financing opportunities for multibillion-dollar infrastructure improvements in the state that enable goods movement nationwide.

The agreement focuses on addressing long-term structural issues that have contributed to the supply chain bottlenecks being felt around the nation this year amid record import demand and operational breakdowns at every stage within the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/california-us-dot-to-coordinate-on-major-freight-infrastructure-projects