Plus, FedEx and UPS harness AI in logistics, South America's trade scene challenges Panama Canal's constraints, and Estes navigates a disruptive cyberattack.
While trade activity escalates in South America, influenced by diversified sourcing strategies, the Panama Canal continues to face drought-induced challenges.
Estes grapples with a cyberattack. This comes just weeks after Yellow accepted Estes' $1.3B bid for its terminals.
Major truck and engine manufacturers reach a significant agreement with California regulators over emission rules. This could influence logistics professionals nationwide.
A landmark deal has been reached between major truck and engine manufacturers and the California Air Resources Board, aligning California's truck emission rules with federal requirements set to start in 2027. In return for relaxing existing standards for nitrogen oxide pollution, manufacturers will meet the state's zero-emission vehicle targets. The impacts of this agreement could extend beyond California, as other states often adopt the state's pollution rules. This development has considerable implications, especially for fleet management and operational strategies.
Source: Transport Topics
CARB and truck and engine manufacturers announce unprecedented partnership to meet clean air goals
— ESCAPE🚀 (@CLICKESC) July 7, 2023
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced a Clean Truck Partnership with the nation’s leading truck manufacturers and the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association that…
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