Strategic Oil Reserve Refill Is Limited Despite Low Prices
The Biden administration may not be able to take full advantage of the recent drop in oil prices as it seeks to refill its depleted crude oil reserve, an Energy Department official said Dec. 4.
December 4, 2023Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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US Announces New Emissions-Curbing Methane Rule at COP28
The Biden administration on Dec. 2 issued a final rule aimed at reducing methane emissions, targeting the U.S. oil and natural gas industry for its role in global warming.
December 4, 2023OPEC Countries Cutting Output in Bid to Increase Oil Prices
The OPEC oil cartel led by Saudi Arabia and allied producers including Russia made another big swipe at propping up lagging crude prices Nov. 30, expanding some output cuts into next year.
December 1, 2023Shipping Giants Want End Date for Fossil Fuel-Only Vessels
Europe’s biggest container lines want to phase out ships powered only by fossil fuels, they say in a proposal jointly made by Mediterranean Shipping Co., Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd.
December 1, 2023Navistar Sustainability Push Gathers Steam
Navistar’s sustainability commitments go back more than 20 years, but in 2023, it has sharpened its focus.
November 30, 2023Canada’s Lion Electric Lays Off 10% of Workforce
Canadian medium- and heavy-duty electric truck and bus maker Lion Electric laid off 150 employees, or 10% of its workforce, it said Nov. 27.
November 30, 2023Greek Shipping Giant Warns Panama Canal Chaos May Hit Suez
Congestion at the Panama Canal could result in delays at Egypt’s Suez Canal, possibly affecting cargoes of liquefied natural gas, according to an official at Angelicoussis Group.
November 29, 2023Nikola CEO Girsky’s Duties Expand as CFO Departs
Nikola Corp. CEO Steve Girsky’s workload is set to increase further Dec. 4 with the departure of the truck maker's chief financial officer.
November 29, 2023Winterization Process Requires Preparation, Training
From treacherous road conditions to freezing temperatures, even the most conscientious drivers need to exert caution on the roads during the winter.
November 28, 2023Schneider’s Freightliner eCascadias Reach 1 Million-Mile Mark
Freightliner eCascadia battery-electric trucks operated by Schneider reached 1 million zero-emission miles carrying customer freight, the carrier said
November 28, 2023