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24 Jun

USDOT Fines Emirates Nearly $2 Million for Operating Flights Carrying A U.S. Carrier’s Code in Prohibited Airspace

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Thursday, June 13, 2024 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Emirates $1.8 million for operating flights carrying JetBlue Airways’ designator code in regions in which a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight prohibition was in effect for U.S. operators. The airline was ordered to cease and desist from future similar violations.  An investigation by the Department’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection revealed that between December 2021 and August 2022, Emirates operated a significant number of flights carrying the JetBlue Airways code between the United Arab Emirates and the United States in airspace prohibited by the FAA to…

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22 Jun

Readout of Biden-Harris Administration’s Convening with Baltimore Businesses and Supply Chain Stakeholders

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Friday, June 14, 2024 Yesterday, following the official reopening of the Port of Baltimore, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard convened a meeting of businesses and supply chain industry partners to discuss progress restoring business to the port. On March 26, vessel traffic was suspended due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.  Secretary Buttigieg thanked participants for stepping up in the wake of the tragedy to work together to keep local workers employed and mitigate negative economic fallout to the Baltimore community and the country. He shared how the U.S. Department…

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22 Jun

Readout of Biden-Harris Administration’s Convening with Baltimore Businesses and Supply Chain Stakeholders

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Friday, June 14, 2024 Yesterday, following the official reopening of the Port of Baltimore, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard convened a meeting of businesses and supply chain industry partners to discuss progress restoring business to the port. On March 26, vessel traffic was suspended due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.  Secretary Buttigieg thanked participants for stepping up in the wake of the tragedy to work together to keep local workers employed and mitigate negative economic fallout to the Baltimore community and the country. He shared how the U.S. Department…

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21 Jun

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Nearly $200 Million in Grants to Fix Aging Natural Gas Pipes, Reduce Energy Costs

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is soliciting grant applications for nearly $200 million as part of part of a first-of-its-kind program established by President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in November 2021. The Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) grant program, is aimed at mitigating safety risks and methane emissions from high-risk and leak-prone legacy natural gas distribution pipes. To date, the grant program has provided nearly $600 million in funding to create hundreds of good-paying pipeline jobs, help lower energy costs for consumers, and modernize infrastructure that has…

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19 Jun

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $108 Million in Transportation Investments to Improve Infrastructure and Road Safety on Federal and Tribal Lands

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced over $108 million in grant awards for 85 projects that will improve transportation and reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries on Federal and Tribal lands. The grants, from FHWA’s Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects and Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund programs, are the latest in a series of efforts by the Biden-Harris Administration to invest in transportation improvements and improve safety, mobility, economic development, and equity on Federal and Tribal lands. “Good transportation infrastructure is vital to the well-being of those…

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19 Jun

Freightera Celebrates 10th Anniversary With 535% Profit Growth

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Freightera’s win-win automated freight shipping platform grows net profit 535% YoY in Q1 2024, with automated division revenue up 47% YoY to mid-June, and operating costs continuing to decline for the 8th consecutive quarter. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 19, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Freightera, North America's award-winning freight automation platform offering all-inclusive shipping rates from hundreds of carriers and instant freight booking, celebrated its 10th anniversary in May after posting a 535% increase in net profit YoY in Q1 2024. This profit growth is driven by steadily scaling revenue that accelerated to 47% YoY by mid-June in the automated division, consistent reduction in operating…

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18 Jun

TOMIS Acquires Yonder, Expanding Its Reach in the Travel Technology Sector

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This strategic acquisition reinforces TOMIS’ commitment to delivering the latest in generative AI, data-driven marketing solutions, and exceptional customer experiences for tour operators worldwide. TOMIS Yonder Acquisition TOMIS Yonder Acquisition in Tours & Activities AI Technology MISSOULA, Mont., June 18, 2024 (Newswire.com) -  TOMIS, a leading customer experience and communication software company and digital marketing agency for tour operators, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Yonder, a New Zealand-based tech company specializing in sales and customer service solutions for the tourism industry. Greater Value and Enhanced Solutions“We are excited to welcome Yonder into the TOMIS ecosystem,” said Evan Tipton, CEO of…

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18 Jun

Spacer Takes on America’s $96 Billion Parking Crisis; Cutting-Edge Park Sharing Technology to Help Businesses Lower Emissions

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Companies Can Double Parking Capacity Without Additional Physical Space Spacer Takes on America's $96 Billion Parking Crisis Spacer can significantly enhance parking capacities, in some instances by doubling it through its technology. SAN FRANCISCO, June 18, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Spacer Technologies, the owner of America's leading parking marketplaces Spacer and Where I Park, announces today its expansion by working with businesses to offer a cutting-edge parking management system that helps lower emissions and decarbonize transport in the community.  Designed for workplaces, public organizations, universities, commercial properties, and those working toward President Biden’s whole-of-government goal of cutting carbon pollution in half by 2030*, the advanced technology will…

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15 Jun

USDOT Keeps Infrastructure Week Going into the Infrastructure Decade with New Video and Fact Sheet

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Friday, May 17, 2024 WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation is celebrating the historic progress of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and its impact on America’s transportation systems — and charging forward on the country’s Infrastructure Decade— with a new fact sheet and video featuring Secretary Pete Buttigieg.   To date, over 50,000 transportation construction projects are underway thanks to funding from the infrastructure law – with 10,000 construction projects already completed. These projects are repairing old bridges, making roadways safer, upgrading ports to be more efficient, modernizing airport terminals, and expanding public transit and passenger rail services.…

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14 Jun

SEAM Group Selected as EPC Contractor for Nuvve’s Groundbreaking Fresno Electrification Project

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SEAM Group announces its role as a key partner in Nuvve Holding Corp.'s (Nasdaq: NVVE) groundbreaking fleet electrification project for the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC). BEACHWOOD, Ohio, June 14, 2024 (Newswire.com) - SEAM Group, a global leader in energized asset performance, is proud to announce its role as a key partner in Nuvve Holding Corp.'s (Nasdaq: NVVE) groundbreaking fleet electrification project for the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC).In alignment with Fresno EOC's commitment to sustainable transportation solutions, the organization is taking a significant step to reduce Fresno's carbon footprint by transitioning its fleet to electric vehicles. This…

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