AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoUS Supreme Court Arbitration Ruling: A new decision limits when “last mile” drivers can be forced into federal arbitration, raising the stakes for transportation firms facing class actions and forcing a rethink of dispute strategies. Amazon Logistics Push: Amazon expands its LTL service beyond inbound freight and says it now runs 50,000 electric delivery vans worldwide, signaling deeper competition in freight and last-mile operations. Rail Merger Pressure: The Ag Retailers Association urges regulators to block the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, warning it could cut service and raise rates for rural shippers. Bridge and Road Works: Kansas’ KDOT starts a culvert extension on K-4 near Bison with lane reductions and up to 15-minute delays; Colorado’s US 350 resurfacing begins June 15 with alternating single-lane closures; Kentucky’s Ky. 979 bridge replacement closes the route June 15–August with a signed diversion; Montana crews remove most of the old Teton River Bridge and keep an 11-foot width limit during detour work. Safety and Disruption: Colorado reports a 91% jump in teen crash deaths since 2015; Colorado CO 52 faces a full closure June 12–15 for drainage pipe replacement. Maritime Tensions: The US says it fired on tankers in the Gulf of Oman over alleged Iranian oil shipments, with India reporting missing crew and condemning attacks on commercial shipping. Public Transport Policy: New Zealand’s LGNZ backs Labour’s proposed fare cap, arguing public transport investment supports communities and local economies.
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