The Federal Maritime Commission has opened a formal investigation into whether ocean carriers are unlawfully restricting truckers and shippers from choosing their own chassis providers, focusing on potential violations of federal shipping law. Announced Sunday, the probe will examine whether carriers are using association rules, service contracts, or terminal agreements to directly or indirectly control… Read More
At the beginning of 2026, Jakarta has been hit by floods three times. The trigger is heavy rain exceeding 150 millimeters (mm) per day. The intense rainfall has shaken Jakarta due to the lack of water absorption areas and the limited capacity of both micro and macro drainage systems. “The issue of flooding is due… Read More
In a major step to protect Jalpaiguri from floods and waterlogging, the state irrigation department has invited tenders to dredge the Karala river which flows through the town “at no cost”. According to official sources, dredging will be carried out along a 15-kilometre stretch of the river, from within the town up to the confluence… Read More
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — As the provincial government rolls out its multi-million peso fishing modernization program, Pamalakaya on Monday has cautioned that the initiative could be used to divert attention from ongoing dredging activities that they say are destroying municipal waters and coastal livelihoods. Pamalakaya vice chair Ronnel Arambulo said that while they recognize the… Read More
WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – A $700,000 grant to expand cold case investigations by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and an almost $6 million in grants for dredging at the Ventura Harbor were approved in the Fiscal Year 2026 government spending bill signed into law on Jan. 23, 2026. The Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water… Read More