AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFreight & Trucking: A reported U.S. crackdown on cross-border trucking is raising concerns about freight delays. Separately, a California trucking company owner pleaded guilty to a $2.1 million identity-theft and credit-fraud scheme. Air Travel: The FAA and air traffic controllers reached a deal pairing a 2.8% pay increase with staffing changes; the FAA also launched a pilot program for electric vertical-takeoff aircraft. Infrastructure: Northern Maine is set to receive $37 million for freight-rail upgrades, while the U.S. DOT awarded more than $9.18 million for truck parking at the Los Indios Bridge. Shipping Risks: Strait of Hormuz traffic has plunged about 70%, with 12 ships attacked in a week. The International Maritime Organization urged ships to avoid the route, even as U.S. officials say most vessels are still transiting safely.
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