STB Moves to Scrap Reciprocal Switching Rules, Raising Stakes for Shippers as Rail Merger Looms

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9 January 2026

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STB Moves to Scrap Reciprocal Switching Rules, Raising Stakes for Shippers as Rail Merger Looms

The #SurfaceTransportationBoard plans to repeal long-standing #reciprocalSwitching rules, reopening how captive shippers seek rail competition…

USPS Air Cargo Fraud Settlements Expose Contract Oversight Gaps as Enforcement Tightens

A USPS settlement with Air Cargo Carriers LLC is sharpening scrutiny on #aircargo contracts, as…

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The U.S. DOT is threatening to withhold $50 million from North Carolina after an audit…

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Europe built giants arrive in California as #PortOfOakland installs 440 foot #Liebherr STS cranes at…

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Union Maritime’s MT SPA: World’s First LNG and Wind-Powered LR2 Tanker Sets Sail—How WindWings® and Dual-Fuel Tech Redefine Shipping’s Green Future

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UN Slashes 2026 Trade Forecast as ‘Front-Loaded’ Shipping Boom Fades

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