Transport Topics
USDOT Calls on Chuck Schumer to Lift Hold on FRA Nominee
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In a letter to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Deputy Transportation Secretary Jeffrey Rosen called on the senator to remove his hold on the nomination of Ronald Batory to lead the Federal Railroad Administration.
Descartes Acquires Aljex to Broaden Freight Broker Capabilities
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Descartes Systems Group acquired Aljex Software Inc. for $32.4 million, a move that expands the Waterloo, Ontario-based tech company’s services for freight brokers and carriers.
Canada Wants Electric, Driverless Cars to Factor in NAFTA
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Canada wants North American automakers to get extra credit for making cars more environmentally friendly or able to drive themselves as negotiators try to bridge one of NAFTA’s sharpest divides.
Port of Virginia to Introduce Appointment System on March 1
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The Port of Virginia will launch an online appointment system for trucking companies visiting the Norfolk International Terminals beginning on March 1, a decision the port authority there hopes will accelerate the supply chain by shortening turn times.
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