FREIGHT BLOG
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President Obama visits with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto
Last week President Obama headed to Mexico to visit with their new President, Enrique Peña Nieto. Their discussion was wide-ranging, covering border security and violence issues, education reform, and ways to strengthen both countries’ economies.
President Obama’s focal point of this...
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CAGTC 2013 Annual Meeting to Emphasize Freight as National Priority
In Washington, the emergence of spring means, along with cherry blossoms, the start of nonstop fly-ins, receptions, meetings, and conferences, including the Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors (CAGTC) Annual Meeting, held this year on April 9th and 10th...
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New Intermodal Panel Highlights Freight's Growing Significance
The start of a new legislative session signifies important changes in the United States Congress, both in its make-up and in its overarching objectives. With the partisan atmosphere still rampant, finding optimism in legislative prospects seems a near-impossible task. Yet...
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Supply Chain Advisory Committee a Source of Hope Among Political Discord
In mid-October, the 40-member Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness convened at the Department of Commerce for its inaugural meeting. It was a real pleasure to see so many top authorities gathered around the table to share their views and...
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Now What? Implementing MAP-21
With the enactment of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) comes the long and nuanced process of implementation. Many analysts have offered interpretations of the bill since its passage, specifically addressing MAP-21’s vague language regarding freight policy,...
