Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

Government, Business, Logistics

Federal Reversal Clears Path for Louisiana Port Development

The state had previously OK’d the construction of a grain elevator in an area along the west bank of the Mississippi River, but federal red tape prevented the project from moving forward.

February 27, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Biofuel Groups Urge EPA to Set 2026 Renewable Fuel Standards

A national trade coalition is urging Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to set Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and later to bolster U.S. biofuel availability.

February 26, 2025
Business, Logistics

Eastern Engineered Wood Products to Open South Carolina Hub

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has announced a wholesale distributor of engineered wood products is investing $18.7 million to build a distribution center to serve four states.

February 26, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Florida Officials Celebrate Ice Cream Hub Groundbreaking

Florida officials hosted a kickoff for an ice cream distribution hub to be built along the Gulf Coast near Interstate 10. It's a joint venture between Damian’s Enterprises and ATL Cold Storage.

February 25, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Ohio Funds Academic-Supply Chain Effort to Fill Future Jobs

Funds to improve Ohio’s supply chain and logistics industry were included in $5.1 million in grants that Gov. Mike DeWine recently awarded.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

New Texas-Mexico Border Project to Improve Truck Processing

Customs and Border Protection has partnered with Texas on a $6.9 million construction project to more efficiently process trucks bringing in cargo from Mexico at the Los Indios crossing.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Administration Orders Halt to NYC Congestion Pricing

The move, DOT Secretary Sean Duffy said, “effectively ends tolling authority for New York City’s cordon pricing plan,” which tolled drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Jaxport Finishes Roll-On/Roll-Off Cargo Berth to Add Capacity

The Jacksonville Port Authority has completed half of a $60 million project to increase capacity for vehicle shipments after finishing a project at Blount Island Marine Terminal.

February 19, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

ArcelorMittal to Build $1.2 Billion Alabama EV Steel Mill

Steel giant ArcelorMittal is investing $1.2 billion to build an Alabama mill slated to produce advanced steel by 2027 for hybrid and electric vehicle motors to feed into the U.S. supply chain.

February 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Canada Gives Halifax Port C$25 Million for Green Initiatives

Canada has granted C$25 million to the Halifax Port Authority for sustainable environmental infrastructure and establish a hydrogen production facility.

February 12, 2025