United States: Transport

The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched the Mobile Network Aviation Assessment Program to evaluate whether commercial cellular networks can support safe separation of manned and unmanned aircraft in shared airspace. This initiative addresses the urgent need for reliable communications and navigation capabilities as drone operations rapidly expand into traditional aviation corridors, with testing authorized through 2029 to inform future regulatory decisions.

On September 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a significant sanctions action targeting Iran’s aviation sector as part of Operation Economic...

If this week's House Appropriations hearings seem like a wonky September oversight lineup, look closer. Between the Economy Act, a review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...

Let’s just start by saying kudos to the author for not using the painfully obvious title of “Let’s Get Things Strait Regarding Global Trade and Their Overall Value in Flows.” In the bigger picture, there are about 200 straits worldwide, but only 18–20 of them actually matter for global trade, and 9 are considered truly critical choke points.

Industry leaders discuss the critical relationship between shipyard capacity and market demand, examining how recent Jones Act waivers have created uncertainty in vessel construction investment. The conversation reveals how policy decisions ripple through the maritime supply chain, affecting workforce development and national security interests.

The Trump administration has released a comprehensive 165-page legislative proposal aimed at revitalizing America's maritime industry through new funding mechanisms, tax incentives, and cargo-preference requirements.

As students return to classrooms across New Jersey, drivers face increased traffic congestion and heightened accident risks around schools and bus stops. Understanding state traffic laws regarding school bus stops, school zone speed limits, and pedestrian safety becomes critical during this busy season. This comprehensive guide explains the legal requirements and safety measures every motorist should follow to protect children and navigate back-to-school traffic responsibly.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched America's Great Corridors of Commerce, a voluntary initiative to accelerate utility deployment along existing transportation rights-of-way through public-private partnerships and federal support. Meanwhile, Congress is pursuing targeted legislation on broadband access and transmission planning, creating three parallel federal efforts that share a premise but diverge on mechanism—voluntary incentives versus regulatory mandates versus study-first ground

The Surface Transportation Board has lifted its abeyance and established a procedural roadmap for the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger proceeding, marking the official start...