In a 86-13 vote, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Pete Buttigieg to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation as Transportation Secretary in the Biden Administration. The confirmation makes 39-year-old Buttigieg…
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Federal mask mandate covers freight workers, drivers at air and seaports
Freight forwarders, cargo security companies, truck drivers and warehouse operators are also covered by a new face mask mandate on commercial travel when they are on airport or seaport property, according to agencies implementing the rule.
The Transportation Security Administration on Monday issued a security directive to airport operators saying it will enforce the weekend order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that persons entering or on a transportation hub wear a mask. Pres...
Trump’s Trade Deal with China Under Review, White House Says
By Jenny Leonard and Josh Wingrove (Bloomberg) — The Biden administration has former President Donald Trump’s so-called phase-one trade deal with China “under review” along with the rest of the U.S….
Biden Issues Dozens of Oil Drilling Permits in First Few Days
By Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg) — The Biden administration has issued at least 31 new drilling permits authorizing operations on federal land and coastal waters, despite an order putting political appointees…
Biden to Target Drilling, Fossil Fuel Subsidies in New Climate Orders
By Valerie Volcovici and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – The Biden administration will announce on Wednesday a new batch of executive actions aimed at combating climate change that…
Biden Administration’s ‘Buy American’ Executive Order Reiterates Support of the Jones Act
President Joe Biden is set to sign an Executive Order, titled Strengthening ‘Buy American’ Provisions, Ensuring Future of America is Made in America by All of America’s Workers, ensuring that…
Going around in circles — WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
What are the benefits of a circular economy?
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Goldman Sachs Says Biden’s First Steps Are Bullish for Oil
By Andres Guerra Luz and Saket Sundria (Bloomberg) — Initial steps taken by U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration may help support the oil market this year and next, according to Goldman…
Pete Buttigieg, Biden’s Nominee to Lead the U.S. Transportation Department, Supports the Jones Act
President Joe Biden’s pick for U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, has expressed his support for the Jones Act and its role in creating jobs and supporting the shipbuilding industrial…
Biden Administration Names New Deputy Maritime Administrator
The Biden Administration has announced the appointment of Lucinda Lessley to serve as the new Deputy Administrator for the U.S. Maritime Administration. Lessley was among dozens of key Department of…