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FMCSA said Houston-based Adversity Transport violated HOS, maintenance and driving regulations, among others. Also: 3,500 Peterbilt 579 tractors recalled for potential safety issue with side step; Netradynes new 360-degree camera views for in-cab system.

In terms of global intervention, there are the IMO’s mandatory short term goal-based technical and operation measures for the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – namely, the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regimes under MARPOL Annex VI, which will enter into force on 1 November 2022 and will ...

On 14 July 2021, the EU Commission proposed legislation to amend the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (“EU ETS”) to include shipping emissions…

Even before the pandemic, demand for mental health and substance use services was increasing, especially for our nation’s young people. The COVID-19

About This Report The year of 2020 was the final year for the 13th Five-year Plan, as well as a crucial year for building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and achieving the first centennial goal. This report reflects the commitments and performance Air China Limited delivered by following the instructions and requirements regarding social responsibility given by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Admi...

07 July 2021 Share Optimisation work at unit 2 of the Zaporozhe nuclear power plant in Ukraine could lead to the addition of 1000 MW of generation capacity if it is also conducted at the countrys other reactors, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE has been working with Argonne National Laboratory and Ukraines NT-Engineering to help nuclear power plant operator Energoatom enhance its approach to maintenance. (Image: Energoatom) The team assessedthe reactors system confi...

Cruise ships could home-port here soon Cruise ships would be able to start and end their journeys in the Virgin Islands under a proposed law introduced recently in the House of Assembly as part of efforts … Passengers leave the Disney Fantasy in October 2019, about five months before the territory closed to cruise ships because of the Covid-19 pandemic. (File photo: ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED) Cruise ships would be able to start and end their journeys in the Virgin Islands under a proposed law intr...

Supporting education even as schools are closed again How UNICEF and partners are working to support schools, teachers and students as Cambodia continues to reel from the pandemic Salla Auren 21 April 2021 Siem Reap, February 2021 - The global pandemic has closed all schools in Cambodia twice, affecting over three million children and threatening to roll back years of progress. Giving children alternative ways to learn and rebuild a routine has been a critical par...

Seafarers Reminded of Importance of Passage Planning Following Report on ‘Loa Zour’ Rescue 3rd April 2021 Rescuers arrive at the Loa Zour in stormy seas in June 2019 Credit: SASEMAR The latest Marine Notice from the Department of Transport reminds seafarers of the important of passage planning and regular weather forecast checks during voyages. It comes following the recommendations in the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) report into the rescue of five sailors from the yacht Loa...

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association: Truckers Reject ATAs Call for Speed Limiter Mandate Increasing speed differentials between trucks and cars means more crashes, road rage WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / March 5, 2021 / The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, telling them to reject failed speed limiter proposals that have been resurrected by the American Trucking Associations in coordination with Road Safe America. OO...