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U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Avoid Rail Strike

U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Avoid Rail Strike

The U.S. Senate moved quickly yesterday to avert a rail strike that the Biden administration and business leaders warned would have had devastating consequences for the nation’s economy.

The Senate passed a bill to bind rail companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached between the rail companies and union leaders in September. That settlement had been rejected by some of the 12 unions involved, creating the possibility of a strike beginning December 9.

The Senate vote came one day after the House voted to impose the agreement. The measure now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature.

“I’m very glad that the two sides got together to avoid a shutdown, which would have been devastating for the American people, to the American economy and so many workers across the country,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told reporters.

Schumer spoke as Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized to Democratic senators that rail companies would begin shutting down operations well before a potential strike would begin. The administration wanted the bill on Biden’s desk by the weekend.

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article from Transport Topics.

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Quick Tip #60
Freight charges by mode

Each mode of transport is different, with a different “rule” on how to determine the cost of moving freight under each.

Freight charges are typically calculated based on the following weight to measure rules:

  • Ocean Freight:  1,000 kg or 1 cubic meter, whichever is greater or in the case of freight from Asia, 600 kg or 1 cubic meter
  • Airfreight:  1 kg or 6,000 cubic centimeters, whichever is greater
  • Truck Freight:  Per pound, per skid or per trailer space

Keep the differences in mind the next time you need to calculate the cost of your next freight move  – or contact Cathy Fong, Manager – Freight Pricing for help on how to optimize your next shipment.

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