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Latest News in Transportation
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March 13, 2026
Trump Orders Restart Of Calif. Coast Oil Operations
The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday invoked the Cold War-era Defense Production Act directing Sable Offshore Corp. to restart a pipeline in Southern California that was shuttered in 2015 following a massive oil spill, drawing the ire of environmental groups that say the "defective" pipeline is too dangerous.
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March 13, 2026
Alaska Airlines Pilot's Military Leave Benefits Suit Trimmed
A Seattle federal judge has narrowed a pilot's class action accusing Alaska Airlines of denying employees sick leave and vacation accrual during military leave, while recognizing in the same Thursday order that a "reasonable jury" could find service members are entitled to certain benefits during absences spanning one to two months.
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March 13, 2026
How The Iran War Has Snarled Global Oil & Gas Shipping
The Iran war has effectively closed a key global shipping lane for oil and gas, and the resulting logjam is causing major headaches for companies responsible for transporting oil and gas from the Middle East to global markets.
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March 13, 2026
6th Circ.: Mich. Island Can Regulate Ferry Fares, Not Parking
The Sixth Circuit has partly lifted a lower court order blocking a northern Michigan island from enforcing a new ferry ordinance, ruling the city can regulate ferry rates while the case proceeds but likely cannot control parking prices at mainland parking lots.
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March 13, 2026
Cruise Co. Denied Early Win In Fla. Drowning Death Suit
A Florida federal judge has denied a bid by Norwegian Cruise Lines to avoid trial in a lawsuit alleging negligence after a Pennsylvania man drowned in Bermuda, finding the company had a duty to warn passengers about the risks of swimming at a nearby beach.
Areas of Coverage
- AGENCIES
- U.S. Department of Transportation
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Federal Highway Administration
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