Port of Long Beach Takes Another Zero Emissions Step

Heavy-duty electric trucks servicing San Pedro Bay port terminals can now charge for free at the Port of Long Beach, which announced it has opened the first two public charging stations in the nation for the vehicles. The Port has partnered with EV Connect, a leading provider of charge-management solutions for electric vehicles, to provide […] The post Port of Long Beach Takes Another Zero Emissions Step appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $11.9 Million in Emergency Relief for Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disaster in Arkansas

Funds will help Arkansas address ongoing impacts of climate change and severe weather WASHINGTON – In an ongoing effort to help states repair and rebuild critical infrastructure that residents and businesses rely on following extreme weather events that are becoming more frequent, hard to predict, and severe due to a changing climate, the U.S. Department […] The post U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $11.9 Million in Emergency Relief for Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disaster in Arkansas appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Container Dwell Fee on Hold Through Sept. 23

San Pedro Bay ports continue to monitor cargo flow The San Pedro Bay ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will postpone consideration of the “Container Dwell Fee” for four weeks, until Sept. 23. Since the program was announced on Oct. 25, 2021, the two ports have seen a combined decline of 46% in aging […] The post Container Dwell Fee on Hold Through Sept. 23 appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Expanding Port Infrastructure Along the Texas Gulf Coast

By Luke Carothers Recent supply chain delays and price increases have brought key aspects of our nation’s infrastructure into the forefront.  Among these pieces of infrastructure are our ports.  According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, water is the leading mode of transportation for international freight, providing key links between highways, pipelines, and railroads.  One […] The post Expanding Port Infrastructure Along the Texas Gulf Coast appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Roads and Bridges: Digital Delivery For a Safe, Durable and Reliable Future

Even Roman Roads Don’t Last Forever From the beginning of time, a good indicator of a society’s level of development has been how efficient its road system is. While many ancient civilizations built roads, the Romans were renowned for their engineering skills including the construction of roads, bridges, aqueducts, and more. The Romans needed to […] The post Roads and Bridges: Digital Delivery For a Safe, Durable and Reliable Future appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.