All airborne and marine vessels originating in the United States and bound for China must provide proof of disinsection at the Chinese port to help reduce the risk of transmitting the Zika virus. READ MORE

The Department of Homeland Security “remains committed” to the objectives of the 2006 SAFE Port Act and its mandate for 100 percent scanning of all U.S.-bound maritime cargo containers, despite a plea to urge Congress to rethink the approach. READ MORE

This week, NITL received word about a critical need facing residents and businesses of Baton Rouge as they clean up from the disastrous flood: space to store their belongings. READ MORE

Port terminal operator DP World has signed a contract with California-based Hyperloop One to explore the viability of transporting cargo in suspended capsules through low-pressure tubes. READ MORE

Two separate proposals related to the 2012 surface transportation reauthorization law are being challenged by associations representing state departments of transportation and highway construction contractors, respectively. READ MORE

The Transportation Research Board will conduct a “Future Interstate Study” to identify how the U.S. interstate highway system can best meet the needs of the public and government in the 21st century. READ MORE

U.S. freight trade with Canada and Mexico was down in June 2016 from the previous June, marking the 18th straight month that the total value of such trade declined from the same month of the previous year. READ MORE

Semis, large pickup trucks and vans, and work trucks made 10 years from now will need to burn less fuel and produce fewer CO₂ emissions than similar vehicles made today. READ MORE

Only one-third of freight locomotives are equipped with positive train control (PTC) technology, and just 11 percent of track segments that serve freight trains are so equipped, according to the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration. READ MORE

Drivers hoping Central Florida tolls will disappear when the bonds are paid off are likely to be disappointed, according to local officials and national transportation experts. READ MORE