Coronavirus
Pelosi Looks to Infrastructure for Next Coronavirus Crisis Response
House Democrats’ next legislative response to the coronavirus pandemic will focus on reviving long-standing infrastructure priorities, such as improving freight and commuter mobility.
Meritor Suspends Activity as Other Suppliers Take Corrective Actions Amid COVID-19
Commercial vehicle supplier Meritor Inc. announced it halted production at most of its commercial truck facilities throughout North and South America, India and Europe on a temporary basis as a result of the spread of the coronavirus.
Airlines Shift to Cargo as Passenger Volume Falls Dramatically
Faced with hundreds of parked planes and near-empty flights as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, some of the world’s biggest airline executives are turning their focus to cargo.
House Democrats Push for Infrastructure in Next Coronavirus Bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the next coronavirus stimulus bill should include at least $760 billion over five years for water projects, broadband and transportation — plus $10 billion for community health centers and more for housing and education — as a way to strengthen U.S. infrastructure and the economy.
US, Global Manufacturing Contracted in March
Manufacturing contracted in the United States and around the world last month, dragged down by economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak.
For Some Fleets, Adding Drivers Is a Mission
In the freight-hauling sector, certain loads have dwindled to a trickle. Other parts of the trucking industry are booming to meet the demand for necessary consumer goods and medical supplies, and adding drivers however they can.
Shipping Container Pileup Could Shut Philippines’ Biggest Port
The Philippines’ largest port could shut in less than a week if shipping containers aren’t moved to free up space for new cargo amid a lockdown that’s preventing businesses from retrieving freight.
Mariners Take Extra Precautions as Great Lakes Shipping Season Begins
As the coronavirus pandemic locked down countries and disrupted global supply chains, the Great Lakes shipping season got underway last week, with extra precautions in tow.
Trucking Demand Throws a Lifeline to Ailing Refineries
With jets grounded and cars parked, diesel fuel for trucking is giving some relief to refiners as the coronavirus spread cuts deep into demand.
China’s Manufacturing Rebounds as Virus Controls Ease
China’s manufacturing rebounded in March as authorities relaxed anti-disease controls and allowed factories to reopen, an official survey showed March 30, but an industry group warned the economy has yet to fully recover.
March 31, 2020