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Global Shipping Company ZIM Relocates US Headquarters

ZIM American Integrated Shipping Services, a global container shipping company, is set to relocate its U.S. headquarters from Norfolk, Va., to Virginia Beach.

Gabby Jimenez | The Virginian-Pilot
June 20, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

$140 Million Ticketed for New Border Crossing at Otay Mesa

San Diego transportation officials celebrated June 13 the anticipated award of about $140 million in state funding to help complete the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry.

Joshua Emerson Smith | The San Diego Union-Tribune
June 14, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Trump Hints He Would Pull Plug on EV Tax Credits, Incentives

While Georgia sits at the center of a surge in electric vehicle manufacturing, former President Donald Trump took aim at the state’s fastest-growing industry in a speech there.

Zachary Hansen and Drew Kann | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
June 13, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

EVs Lose Range When Carrying Added Weight, AAA Test Shows

Electric vehicles lose a significant amount of range when loaded with heavy cargo, according to a new AAA study released June 13.

Charles E. Ramirez | The Detroit News
June 13, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Ship and Sip? Bill Would Let USPS Mail Alcohol

Wine- and brewing-industry officials are supporting the USPS Shipping Equity Act, legislation that would allow alcohol to be shipped via the U.S. Postal Service.

Marc Bona | cleveland.com
June 12, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, TCA

North Carolina School Gets $1.7 Million to Expand CDL Program

A $1.7 million federal grant to help Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown, N.C., expand its truck driver training program will be matched with $2.6 million in state funds.

Annette Ayres | News & Record, Greensboro, N.C.
June 7, 2023
Government, Logistics, TCA

The Pony Express Rides Again

This week, mail enthusiasts, horseback riders and onlookers are celebrating the Pony Express’ 163rd anniversary with a nearly 2,000-mile trek from Old Sacramento, Calif., to St. Joseph, Mo.

Angela Rodriguez | The Sacramento Bee
June 7, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Stellantis’ Goal: Become No. 1 in Light Commercial Vehicles

The maker of Ram, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles has set its sights on becoming the world’s top light-commercial vehicle company, but it’s going to face some major obstacles, experts say.

Breana Noble | The Detroit News
June 6, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

GM to Devote $1 Billion to Michigan Heavy-Duty Truck Plants

FLINT, Mich. — General Motors Co. will invest more than $1 billion in two of its plants to prepare for production of next-generation heavy-duty trucks, the Detroit automaker announced.

Jordyn Grzelewski | The Detroit News
June 5, 2023
Business, Fuel, Private, TCA

Walmart Announces Sustainability Initiatives

Walmart announced June 1 it will take steps to reduce the amount of plastic and cardboard it puts in the waste stream from online orders and reduce vehicle emissions from delivery of packages.

Robert Higgs | cleveland.com
June 2, 2023