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As we enter day 32 of the government shutdown, it was reported in the WSJ 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. The post What the Government Shutdown Means for Transportation Operations appeared first on Kuebix. MORE
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. MORE
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 MORE
69 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. MORE
DP World will return to a London arbitration court to defend its operation in Djibouti from what it claims is the “illegal seizure” by the country’s government. DP World said: “Since December 2017, the government of Djibouti has sought to enforce the. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
The NAO’s UK Border: Preparedness for EU Exit report claims government-identified changes to border infrastructure in the event of a no-deal scenario cannot be built by March. The post Logistics is ‘the fall guy’ for government lack of planning for Brexit, says FTA appeared first on The Loadstar. It is now too late for the UK to implement new border infrastructure to handle a no-deal Brexit, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). MORE
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. MORE
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% MORE
Those harking back to the brilliance of wartime Britain may be overjoyed to read that the UK government is looking at contingencies to own and operate is own fleet of ro-ro vessels to ensure vital supplies reach these shores. The post ‘Shocked Cabinet’ told no-deal Brexit may force government to operate lorry ferries appeared first on The Loadstar. And as the phoney Brexit war draws to a close, the really crazy stuff can begin. MORE
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. MORE
A London court has found in favour of Dubai-based port operator DP World in its dispute with the government of Djibouti over the right to run the country’s Doraleh container terminal. However, the London Court of International Arbitration today ruled that the Djibouti government. MORE
As most volume manufacturers in the UK are global and foreign-owned, any new bilateral trade deals secured by the Government are unlikely to lead directly to a significant increase in investment and jobs in the UK automotive sector.”. MORE
In The Hindu, UCA minister Suresh Prabhu says the government is working on a policy aimed at using air cargo to bolster both the Indian economy and trade. The post Indian government to unveil draft air cargo policy soon appeared first on The Loadstar. MORE
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 MORE
“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 MORE
41 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. MORE
Shippers have called on world governments to back away from trade wars that threaten the global economy. The post Trade wars could return us to the days of the Depression, governments warned appeared first on The Loadstar. MORE
The union representing the UK’s seafarers has rubbished plans revealed yesterday that the UK government is considering leasing a fleet of ro-ro ferries to secure vital supply chains, post-Brexit. Leaked details of Cabinet meeting in which transport secretary Chris Grayling offered a GOOL [government owned or operated logistics] strategy, which included proposals to “buy or lease” ferries or “convert military vessels” if delays to freight traffic in the Dover-Calais corridor prove to be. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
The post China government set on total ban on scrap imports appeared first on The Loadstar. While carriers nervously wait to see how the unfolding trade war between the US and China affects their volumes, another previously lucrative trade may disappear. MORE
Swiss container terminal operator Swissterminal has lodged an official complaint against the Swiss government over what it called unfair state aid in the construction of the new Gateway Basel Nord. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
In statements made at the recent “Ports & Terminals” luncheon in Oakland, two prominent port executives maintain that continued government support for maritime industry clean air efforts and infrastructure development remains a priority MORE
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. MORE
About two weeks ago, I thought it would be a good idea to send out a research “blast” survey to LM readers about the Federal Government shutdown, which was in its third week at that time. MORE
Infrastructure Projects May Start Feeling the Bite of Government Shutdown : State highway groups say the partial federal government shutdown could delay the start of new highway, bridge and other infrastructure projects across the U.S. MORE
The Indian government has urged the air cargo industry and its shippers to tell it what it needs, promising to be a “silent partner”. Slow and steady stpes by the government may not. MORE
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 MORE
Government Related Topics 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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%
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.
The LoadStar
JULY 6, 2018
The post China government set on total ban on scrap imports appeared first on The Loadstar. While carriers nervously wait to see how the unfolding trade war between the US and China affects their volumes, another previously lucrative trade may disappear.
The LoadStar
AUGUST 2, 2018
A London court has found in favour of Dubai-based port operator DP World in its dispute with the government of Djibouti over the right to run the country’s Doraleh container terminal. However, the London Court of International Arbitration today ruled that the Djibouti government.
The LoadStar
OCTOBER 24, 2018
The NAO’s UK Border: Preparedness for EU Exit report claims government-identified changes to border infrastructure in the event of a no-deal scenario cannot be built by March. The post Logistics is ‘the fall guy’ for government lack of planning for Brexit, says FTA appeared first on The Loadstar. It is now too late for the UK to implement new border infrastructure to handle a no-deal Brexit, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).
Automotive Logistics
MARCH 6, 2018
As most volume manufacturers in the UK are global and foreign-owned, any new bilateral trade deals secured by the Government are unlikely to lead directly to a significant increase in investment and jobs in the UK automotive sector.”.
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
DP World will return to a London arbitration court to defend its operation in Djibouti from what it claims is the “illegal seizure” by the country’s government. DP World said: “Since December 2017, the government of Djibouti has sought to enforce the.
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 30, 2019
About two weeks ago, I thought it would be a good idea to send out a research “blast” survey to LM readers about the Federal Government shutdown, which was in its third week at that time.
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
The LoadStar
APRIL 16, 2018
In The Hindu, UCA minister Suresh Prabhu says the government is working on a policy aimed at using air cargo to bolster both the Indian economy and trade. The post Indian government to unveil draft air cargo policy soon appeared first on The Loadstar.
The LoadStar
OCTOBER 24, 2018
Those harking back to the brilliance of wartime Britain may be overjoyed to read that the UK government is looking at contingencies to own and operate is own fleet of ro-ro vessels to ensure vital supplies reach these shores. The post ‘Shocked Cabinet’ told no-deal Brexit may force government to operate lorry ferries appeared first on The Loadstar. And as the phoney Brexit war draws to a close, the really crazy stuff can begin.
The LoadStar
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Swiss container terminal operator Swissterminal has lodged an official complaint against the Swiss government over what it called unfair state aid in the construction of the new Gateway Basel Nord.
The LoadStar
OCTOBER 25, 2018
The union representing the UK’s seafarers has rubbished plans revealed yesterday that the UK government is considering leasing a fleet of ro-ro ferries to secure vital supply chains, post-Brexit. Leaked details of Cabinet meeting in which transport secretary Chris Grayling offered a GOOL [government owned or operated logistics] strategy, which included proposals to “buy or lease” ferries or “convert military vessels” if delays to freight traffic in the Dover-Calais corridor prove to be.
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
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The Indian government has urged the air cargo industry and its shippers to tell it what it needs, promising to be a “silent partner”. Slow and steady stpes by the government may not.
Logistics Management
JUNE 29, 2018
In statements made at the recent “Ports & Terminals” luncheon in Oakland, two prominent port executives maintain that continued government support for maritime industry clean air efforts and infrastructure development remains a priority
The LoadStar
MARCH 28, 2018
Shippers have called on world governments to back away from trade wars that threaten the global economy. The post Trade wars could return us to the days of the Depression, governments warned appeared first on The Loadstar.
Transplace
JANUARY 30, 2019
Infrastructure Projects May Start Feeling the Bite of Government Shutdown : State highway groups say the partial federal government shutdown could delay the start of new highway, bridge and other infrastructure projects across the U.S.
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