The Daily: March 8, 2022
The Daily aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for March 8, 2022 from iLevel Logistics Inc.
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AP Source: Biden to ban Russian oil imports over Ukraine war | AP News
“President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a person familiar with the matter.”
⛽️ Sanctions & Oil
EXPLAINER: What does a US ban on Russian oil accomplish? | AP News
“As Russia has intensified its war on Ukraine, killing civilians and triggering a mass refugee crisis, President Joe Biden is expected to announce a ban on importing Russian fuel, according to a person familiar with the matter. Critics of Russia have said this would be the best — perhaps only — way to force Moscow to pull back.”
Today’s Regularly Featured Article:
National average for a gallon of gas tops $4, the highest price at the pump since 2008 (cnbc.com)
“Gasoline prices surged to the highest level since 2008 on Sunday, as crude oil supply fears stemming from Russia’s war on Ukraine increase the impact on consumers at the pump.”
The Strong Jobs Market Has Plenty of Room to Grow | Morningstar
After The Ukraine Invasion: Energy Realism Emerges In Germany While The US Doubles Down (forbes.com)
NRF | How working from home is changing consumer behavior
The Maritime Blockade Of Ukraine Is Working (gcaptain.com)
Ukraine conflict: Oil price soars to highest level since 2008 - BBC News
TMS Evolution: A Provider's Perspective - Inbound Logistics
ELD vendors ramp up for demand as wireless carriers sunset 3G | DC Velocity
More than a thousand Seafarers stranded on ships near Ukraine | AJOT.COM
“Trade & Border Issues” Featured Article:
Opinion: What Russia's invasion of Ukraine could mean for the US economic recovery | CNN Business
“Painfully high inflation has become the nation's number one economic problem, ignited by the pandemic, and set to get worse as Russia's invasion of Ukraine sends gasoline prices higher. In his State of the Union address, President Biden proposed several steps to address the inflation problem, and the Federal Reserve is on high alert. But there is no immediate fix, as neither the President nor the Fed have the appropriate tools to prevent prices from rising higher.”
Russian Sanctions Will Prove Toothless Thanks to Russian Allies | RealClearMarkets
County by county, solar panels face pushback (msn.com)
Photos: Russia's invasion of Ukraine in its second week : The Picture Show : NPR
Chicago Fed's Charles Evans cautions on inflation's hit to small businesses (cnbc.com)
Watch: Decarbonizing Freight Movement in North America | 2022-03-03 | SupplyChainBrain
HAI ROBOTICS, Anta to launch 3rd project in warehouse automation | DC Velocity
How to help your 3PLs manage returns better - Supply Chain Management Review (scmr.com)
Phillips Connect, Utility Trailers launch smart trailer partnership | FleetOwner
Buttigieg Reaffirms Efforts to Increase Parking | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)
The leap | Seth's Blog (seths.blog)
These bipartisan solutions can help ease America’s labor crisis | Fortune
“Trucker’s Lounge” Featured Article:
Trucker convoy laps Washington, DC, beltway to protest Covid-19 measures (msn.com)
“A convoy of vehicles lapped the Washington, DC, beltway Sunday morning to demand an end to Covid-19 mandates and restrictions. The protests come at a time when many pandemic-related mandates and restrictions -- imposed by state and local governments rather than lawmakers in Washington -- have already begun being lifted in much of the country.”
The Semi Shortage Faces New Headwinds - Evergreen Gavekal
Russian war in world's 'breadbasket' threatens food supply | AP News
Here's What We Know About Starlink in Ukraine so Far (businessinsider.com)
Electric Terminal Tractors: Stepping-Stone to a New Era? - Fuel Smarts - Trucking Info
Dispatch from the Indiana stop of the 'People's Convoy' | Overdrive (overdriveonline.com)
The Last Mile Logistics Nightmare of Fines, Booted, and Towed Vehicles - Logistics Viewpoints
Pre-trip inspections help prepare driver to save family | FleetOwner
US job growth includes trucking industry - TheTrucker.com
ATA members can now offer federal apprenticeship programs | Transport Dive
Public transit gets $3.7B to woo riders, adopt green fleets | AP News
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