The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is calling again for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to withdraw its proposed rule requiring two-person crews on railroads. READ MORE

Delegates of union dockworkers have voted in favor of discussing a contract extension with their West Coast port employer group. READ MORE

A proposal by the U.S. Justice Department to outlaw “unfair documentary practices” rather than prove “documentation abuses” could open the door to more lawsuits against employers for unlawful hiring discrimination against immigrants. READ MORE

Regulations affecting the rail transportation of crude oil and flammable liquids have been finalized by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and will be published soon in the Federal Register. READ MORE

The League has joined with nearly 130 other organizations to encourage leaders of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association to begin talks on extending their current contract or developing a new one. READ MORE

An analysis by a leading risk management firm has found that six of the ten ports at risk for the greatest potential loss from a catastrophic event are located in the United States. READ MORE

NITL members are encouraged to participate in an interactive discussion about the interim National Multimodal Freight Network on Wednesday, August 17. READ MORE

Known for her unwavering support of the American maritime industry, Helen Delich Bentley earned a storied reputation for her toughness of character, blunt style, and commitment to causes she held dear. READ MORE

The average cost per hire is $4,129, while the average time needed to fill a given position is 42 days, according to a survey of more than 2,000 human resources managers. READ MORE

A cost-benefit analysis by Canada’s transportation ministry found that the savings associated with electronic logging devices (ELDs) outweigh the costs by a 2:1 ration. READ MORE