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Republicans Ask SEC, Treasury About Cooperation on EU ESG Rules

Senator Tim Scott and Representative James Comer wrote in letters that an “EU-style climate regulatory regime” would harm the U.S. energy, agriculture and financial sectors.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks with chairman of the SEC Gary Gensler in Washington, DC on Friday, December 16, 2022. Photo: Bloomberg

Saudi Arabia to Reduce Global Oil Supply Contributions

Starting July 2023, Saudi Arabia will begin cutting back its contributions to the global oil supply by at least 1 million barrels a day.

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Scan Global Logistics Acquires ETS Transport & Logistics

The acquisition will add scale to SGL’s operations while increasing Scan Global's workforce to at least 100 experienced logistics professionals.

Biden-Harris Administration to Fund 63 Rail Infrastructure Projects

The inaugural $570 million funding round will be used to reduce train-vehicle collisions and rail crossing blockages within the United States.

A Kansas City Southern de Mexico Locomotive. Photo: iStock.com/pabradyphoto

Center for Post Carbon Logistics Appoints Sustainable Logistics Fellow for Sail Freight

Vogel's mission is expanding and strengthening the logistical backbone of a sustainable sail freight network of distribution, storage, transport, and fulfillment services.

Schooner Apollonia sails across New York Harbor. Photo: Center for Post Carbon Logistics

Italy Starts €1 Billion Sovereign Fund for Key Supply Chains

The fund hopes to “stimulate the growth and consolidation of national strategic supply chains" according to a statement from Italy’s industry ministry.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends the swearing-in ceremony at the Quirinal Palace on October 22, 2022, in Rome, Italy. (Photo: Bloomberg/Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

NJ Senators Award $400,000 to Manufacturing Extension Program

The grant will allow the NJEMP to provide technical assistance and optimization improvements to small- and mid-sized manufacturers across the state.

New Jersey map - Interstate road sign. Photo: iStock.com/gguy44

FMCSA Launches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

"Your Roads, Their Freedom” will provide the United States’ 8.7 million commercial motor vehicle drivers with the information needed to identify and report suspected human trafficking.

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IPEF Talks Lead to Proposed 14-Country Supply Chain Agreement

The IPEF Supply Chain Agreement establishes a framework for long-lasting cooperation on issues like supply chain monitoring, investment promotion, workforce development and crisis response.

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U.K. Car Manufacturing Outputs Grew by Almost 10% in April

During April 2023, the U.K. manufactured 66,527 cars, marking a 9.9% year-on-year increase and the third straight month that vehicle outputs have grown in the country.

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Approves Several Supply Chain-Focused Bills

In total, the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved a package of 12 bills as well as five additional supply chain-focused measures.

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GEODIS Announces Acquisition of Southern Companies

The French logistics company's acquisition will result in more than 80 Southern Companies employees across the United States joining GEODIS.

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