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1 month ago | 
logisticsit.com | John Drake |Ed Holden
By John Drake, freelance writer. Logistics operations are the foundation of any supply chain, and products move smoothly from manufacturers to customers. With growing companies, the logistical complexity grows exponentially. Routing, and stocking, tracking shipments, and adhering to international trade regulations all need to be precise and efficient.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
uschamber.com | Glenn Spencer |John Drake |Marc Freedman
Vice President, Employment Policy, U.S. Chamber of CommerceJanuary 15, 2025 January 14, 2025 The Honorable Doug ParkerAssistant Secretary of LaborOccupational Safety and Health AdministrationU.S. Department of LaborWashington, DC 20210Re: Proposed Rule, Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings; Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009; RIN 1218-AD39 (89 Fed. Reg.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Jay Sapsford |Sean Ludwig |John Drake |Neil Bradley
December 04, 2024WASHINGTON, D.C. - John Drake, vice president of transportation, infrastructure, and supply chain policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement on today’s hearing in the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. “Senator Blumenthal’s accusations about the passenger airline industry simply don’t reflect the experience of millions of Americans.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Glenn Spencer |Marc Freedman |John Drake
In October, tens of thousands of Internationale Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) members ended their three-day strike on the East and Gulf Coast ports. The decision to end the strike was a welcome development for the workers, small business owners, and communities across America that rely on the ports for vital goods. The ILA and U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) agreed to extend the existing contract through mid-January while continuing to negotiate a long-term contract.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Jay Sapsford |Sean Ludwig |John Drake |Neil Bradley
October 16, 2024WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley issued the following statement regarding the Boeing-International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers strike. “As this strike enters its second month, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and Boeing must reach an agreement on a new labor contract.
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Sterling Wiggins |Sean Ludwig |John Drake
September 13, 2024OTTAWA, ON — The following is a statement from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Business Council of Canada. “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and Business Council of Canada are calling on the Government of Canada to intervene to prevent a work stoppage that would significantly impact air travel between our two countries, as well as the import and export of goods through Air Canada’s cargo network.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Sterling Wiggins |Sean Ludwig |John Drake
September 12, 2024 To the Members of the United States Congress: The undersigned organizations urge you to prioritize funding to the Department of Transportation’s Emergency Relief Program (ERP) to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge and other critical national assets impacted by unforeseen disasters. Prior to its collapse on March 26th, the Key Bridge handled nearly 39,000 vehicles per day, including approximately 4,900 trucks carrying $28 billion in goods annually.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Sterling Wiggins |Sean Ludwig |John Drake
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following statement urging the prevention of a rail stoppage in Canada is attributed to Suzanne P. Clark, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and The Honorable Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. "The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Chamber of Commerce are calling on the Government of Canada to immediately intervene to avert a disruption in the Canadian rail network.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Sterling Wiggins |Sean Ludwig |John Drake
Dear Secretary Buttigieg: The undersigned industry organizations respectfully request that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) swiftly issue rules enabling beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones). BVLOS rules would meet the Congressional intent in passing the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 Act, unlock the benefits of BVLOS operations, and catalyze aviation innovation, while securing the safety of people and property.
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | John Drake
Download Dear President Biden, On behalf of the undersigned organizations representing manufacturers, farmers and agribusinesses, wholesalers, retailers, importers, exporters, distributors, transportation and logistics providers, and other supply chain stakeholders, we are writing to you regarding labor negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
