65 Millitary & Government
PLS Logistics
AUGUST 9, 2019
Transporting military supplies and government freight requires advanced planning, strict compliance, and high-level safety. industries
Government Related Topics 
Steering government in the right direction
Truck News
AUGUST 26, 2019
As we enter into an election period, both provincially and federally, the output from governments has screeched to a halt.
How the Latest Government Shutdown Affects Today’s Transportation Professionals
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 22, 2019
Whenever a government shutdown happens, there are bound to be areas of disruption within our industry. While the government shut down most directly affects the thousands of employees not receiving paychecks, others are beginning to feel the effects too.
U.S. Government Shutdown 2018
Loginext
JANUARY 20, 2018
government shut down at midnight on Friday, 19th January, 2018, after Democrats and Republicans, locked in a bitter dispute over immigration and border security, failed to agree on a last-minute deal to fund its operations. The U.S. Democratic leaders wanted to include protections from deportation for about 700,000 undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children.
Making Governance and Compliance Part of the Manufacturing Process
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
DECEMBER 3, 2019
The week of November 17th was Fraud Awareness Week (www.fraudweek.com), and this makes it an appropriate time to highlight key issues around manufacturing governance and compliance. The post Making Governance and Compliance Part of the Manufacturing Process appeared first on SYSPRO US.
Time the government came clean…
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 20, 2019
[og_img] The government has now had three years to prepare for leaving the European Union, so it is quite shocking to find that the government’s… The post Time the government came clean… appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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US government shutdown hits 24 days and starts to impact air cargo
The LoadStar
JANUARY 14, 2019
The US government shutdown, now in its 24th day and the longest closure to date, has started to impact aviation. The post US government shutdown hits 24 days and starts to impact air cargo appeared first on The Loadstar.
U.S. government shutdown begins as spending bill fails in Senate
Loginext
JANUARY 20, 2018
government shut down at midnight on Friday, 19th January, 2018, after Democrats and Republicans, locked in a bitter dispute over immigration and border security, failed to agree on a last-minute deal to fund its operations. The U.S. Democratic leaders wanted to include protections from deportation for about 700,000 undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children.
US Government Reduces Fees for Interstate Carriers
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 5, 2018
The fee reduction for 2018, totaling about 9%, was based on a recommendation from the UCR Board of Directors following several years of higher than expected collections
Government mix-up, shutdown, led to hemp hauling driver’s arrest
Fleet Owner
MARCH 11, 2019
While hemp is now legal, there is still a risk for drivers hauling the product across 'non-friendly states '
Groups Sue Federal Government over Move to Block CA Emission Standards
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
The post Groups Sue Federal Government over Move to Block CA Emission Standards appeared first on NGT News. Nine environmental advocacy groups are suing the Trump administration over its attempt to prevent California and other states from setting their own vehicle emission standards.
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Government Shutdown: What it Means for Logistics
LandLink
JANUARY 3, 2019
The maturing Government shutdown may soon affect freight operations in the U.S. Government shutdowns like the one we're experiencing have a significant effect on morale. We are now in day 10 of the partial government shutdown with no talks to reopen scheduled.
How Will New Government Policies Impact the Transportation Industry?
Cerasis
JUNE 23, 2017
However, the new administration’s actions to date have not yet brought the relief that so many have wished for but the transportation industry is looking forward to any new government policies that may impact the industry for the better. Both President Obama and President Trump believed that public-private partnerships between government entities and private companies should be used to pay for projects that need to be addressed.
Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone freight fund rejected by government
247 Customs Broker
JULY 19, 2019
The government has rejected Greater Manchester’s request for a £116m support fund to help local businesses upgrade to compliant fleet vehicles. More than half… The post Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone freight fund rejected by government appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Government Fleet of the Year: Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Fleet Owner
APRIL 26, 2018
“Any new fleet we put into service is in the predictive maintenance program from the start.” —Dan Dan Dietrich, manager of fleet engineering and quality assurance, GCRTA
How Government Shutdown Affects Transportation Operations
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 24, 2019
Government Shutdown. As we enter day 34 of the government shutdown , it was reported in The Wall Street Journal that agencies that oversee the flow of goods are starting to cut back services and working hours at some sites, raising concerns that delays can spread.
GM withdraws from JV with Uzbek government
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2019
In a statement posted in Gazeta , the official publication of the national government, in late December, Shavkat Umurzakov, chairman of the board of Uzavtosanoat, said the company was also in talks to acquire GM’s stake in the engine plant – GM Powertrain Uzbekistan.
US Government Making it Easier for Truck Drivers to Get Licenses
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 30, 2019
The new rule will let applicants take the CDL knowledge tests in states other than the applicant’s state of domicile
AMIA calls for government help with blockades
Automotive Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
The Mexican Association of the Automotive Industry (AMIA) has called for the government to intervene after a series of blockades that has left vehicle manufacturers in the country struggling for supplies and halted the movement of some finished vehicles.
UK Freight Body Slams Government Brexit Preparations
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 11, 2019
We have also aired our concerns publicly about Transitional Simplified Procedures (TSP), the Government’s flagship policy aimed at alleviating the congestion at the frontier and facilitating the work of customs agents.
Ending government shutdown won’t fix flight delays
The LoadStar
JANUARY 29, 2019
Finally, the US government has reopened. The post Ending government shutdown won’t fix flight delays appeared first on The Loadstar. Air Loadstar leads Recommends FAA US US government shutdownBut as this informative Wired article reveals, the problems in aviation cannot be solved quickly; it may take months – or even years – to sort it out. Firstly, air traffic controllers are understaffed – and the shutdown will not have helped.
Air freight in the UK succeeds ‘in spite of government policy, not because of it’
The LoadStar
MARCH 4, 2019
Government policy on air freight must improve if the UK is to reach its potential as a global leader in the sector. The post Air freight in the UK succeeds ‘in spite of government policy, not because of it’ appeared first on The Loadstar. Air Land Loadstar posts News air freight Rebuilding the UK regional airports UK GovernmentOne industry source told The Loadstar he believed air freight in the UK succeeded “in spite of policy, not because of it”.
Canadian Government Launches $20 Million Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
Morai Logistics
OCTOBER 25, 2018
The Canadian government is making a significant investment into providing financial support and opportunity to women entrepreneurship. On Friday, October 19th, 2018, Canadian Export, Promotion Minister, Mary Ng, announced a $20 million government fund toward supporting women in business. Government initiatives, procurement and community support bring positive solutions to combating barriers women face.
Federal Government shutdown has the potential to chip away at supply chain visibility
Logistics Management
JANUARY 7, 2019
While reading newspapers and watching television news, the topic of the shutdown is always above the fold and the lead story of the program. How can it not be, right? That got me thinking what it means for freight transportation, supply chain and logistics planning operations
Indian government backs drive to get more women into logistics
The LoadStar
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The post Indian government backs drive to get more women into logistics appeared first on The Loadstar. Indian logistics operators must increase diversity within their workforce if they are to succeed in the future.
Governments must ensure compliance with IMO 2020, warns WSC president
The LoadStar
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
The post Governments must ensure compliance with IMO 2020, warns WSC president appeared first on The Loadstar. The implementation of the IMO 2020 0.5%
Government support vital to UK leading connected vehicles
Automotive Logistics
APRIL 9, 2019
Government and industry have committed £500m to CAV research and development, a number of trials and projects have already taken place, and the country has introduced legislation to facilitate the deployment of such vehicles, the report explains.
Continental commitment by African Governments to school feeding
World Food Programme Logistics
MARCH 1, 2019
The Conference, co-sponsored by the AU, the World Food Programme (WFP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), was attended by over 700 representatives from governments, international agencies and civil society.
Blockchain for Government: Can the Technology Rein in Waste?
IoT World Today
OCTOBER 31, 2018
But there’s no accountability [for government spending],” said Georgia Senator Michael Williams at a panel during the IoT Blockchain Summit held in parallel to Industrial IoT World on Oct. A CPA by trade, Williams took office in 2015 and since then says he has seen several examples of government agencies with trouble accounting for large sums of money. In any case, deploying blockchain at scale across governments will likely be an uphill battle for the time being.
Government doubles financial support to train UK maritime cadets
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
The UK government has announced a £15m “funding boost” to train an extra 400 seafarer cadets annually. The post Government doubles financial support to train UK maritime cadets appeared first on The Loadstar.
UK Trade Bodies Blast UK Government Brexit Preparations
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 30, 2019
Earlier this month the news that very few companies have registered for a new government online system designed to protect value added tax revenues on foreign parcels in the event of a no-deal Brexit led BIFA to question whether government is actually listening to advice from industry experts.
WFP and the Government of Sri Lanka together mark 50 years of partnership
World Food Programme Logistics
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
WFP and the Government of Sri Lanka mark 50 years of partnership Working together towards a world with zero hunger “Effective food aid for thousands of people in Sri Lanka would not have been achieved unless the government and the World Food Programme worked together,” said Mr Tilakaratna Ranasinghe.
Multiple offers lodged for Prestwick Airport, government reveals
The LoadStar
JULY 17, 2019
The Scottish government has revealed that it has received several expressions of interest, and will pick three bids to choose from. The post Multiple offers lodged for Prestwick Airport, government reveals appeared first on The Loadstar.
Uzbek government to buy GM’s stake in joint venture
Automotive Logistics
JUNE 11, 2018
In addition to buying out GM Uzbekistan, UzAvtosanoat plans to buy all the shares in GM Powertrain Uzbekistan – another joint venture between the government and the US carmaker that makes engines, in which GM has a 70% stake.
LM survey takes a look at impact of federal government shutdown on logistics operations
Logistics Management
JANUARY 28, 2019
Even though the survey's results show that close to seven out of ten shippers were not impacted, that does not mean pain points during the shutdown's 35 days were not felt
UK logistics sector urges government to invest in road infrastructure
The LoadStar
MAY 14, 2018
Government must invest in the UK’s road infrastructure if it intends to improve the operating environment for the country’s logistics sector. The post UK logistics sector urges government to invest in road infrastructure appeared first on The Loadstar.
Government nationalises its stake in Djibouti port and container terminal
The LoadStar
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
The East African government said it had “decided to nationalise, with immediate effect, all the shares and social rights of PDSA [Port de Djibouti]”. owned by the Djibouti government with Hong Kong-based China Merchants having a 23.5%
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