CBP Achieves Historic Technology Modernization Milestone with Retirement of Mainframe-as-a-Service
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made a significant step forward in its information technology systems. At the end of last year, CBP officially shutdown CBP’s Mainframe as a Service, fully retiring CBP’s mainframe environment and…
Carriers to deploy ‘extra-loaders’ to Los Angeles-Long Beach amid import surge
The added capacity – 14 extra-loaders at each port -- comes amid peak season demand and an anticipated boost in discretionary cargo diverted from ports along the US East and Gulf coasts as shippers protect themselves from potential longshore labor disruption.
USDA Celebrates New School Meals Options as New School Year Begins
WASHINGTON, August 29, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today joined the U.S. Department of Education along with education, parent, and school meal partner organizations to host a virtual pep rally to celebrate the back-to-school season and thank the champions that educate and nourish our nation’s school children.
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $140 Million to Lower Energy Costs, Create Jobs in Rural Nevada and Kentucky Communities
PAHRUMP, Nev., Aug. 29, 2024 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced $140 million for clean energy projects in rural Nevada and Kentucky that will lower power bills for households, expand reliable access to clean energy and create jobs for rural families, small businesses and agricultural producers.
USDA Releases Updated Guideline to Strengthen Substantiation of Animal-Raising and Environment-Related Claims on Meat and Poultry Labels
WASHINGTON, August 28, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today the availability of an updated guideline that makes recommendations to strengthen the documentation that supports animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labeling.
Biden-Harris Administration Partners with Farmers to Expand Innovative Domestic Fertilizer Production
BOONE, IA, Aug. 28, 2024 – At the annual Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is partnering with American business owners to expand innovative domestic fertilizer production, creating jobs in rural communities and strengthening local economies.
LA-LB rail dwells on the rise as port complex enters height of peak season
While some customers worry rail container dwell times could worsen, port stakeholders say they are accustomed to the ebb and flow and can manage the recent import surge.
Portland pushing for third-party container terminal operator by January
The port is looking to employ the landlord model used at other West Coast ports that would allow a private operator to manage the T6 terminal’s daily operations and market the facility to ocean carriers and shippers.