May 24, 2026 to May 30, 2026

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news concerning the trucking, rail, and shipping industries, ports, storage centers, cargo and container terminals, international and inter-provincial logistics, fulfillment centres, courier and delivery services. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

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📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🏛️ This Week's Congressional Calendar
• 🇺🇸 Federal Government News
• 📜 Legislative Updates
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

This Week's Congressional Calendar

• Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilities in the United States: The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will hold a hearing titled 'Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilities in the United States' in Rayburn 2123 on June 4, 2026 at 2:15 pm.
• Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Clean Air Act's Mobile Source Requirements: The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment will meet in Rayburn 2123 on June 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm to discuss legislation aimed at modernizing Clean Air Act mobile source requirements.

Federal Government News

Renewal of Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Containerized Freight Statistics-Imports and Exports; 3072-0074

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is requesting Office of Management and Budget approval to extend and revise monthly information collection for containerized freight statistics covering imports and exports, as mandated by OSRA 2022. The FMC will collect data from the largest 30 vessel-operating common carriers, representing 98% of containerized U.S. international commerce, to meet quarterly reporting requirements outlined in 46 U.S.C. 41110. Public comments on accuracy, necessity, utility, and burden are invited through Regulations.gov (docket FMC-2026-0067) or Reginfo.gov by June 26, 2026. Previously, a comment from Gnosis Freight was deemed outside OSRA 2022 scope and possibly burdensome. Estimated annual respondent burden is 2,401 hours.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Shipping Safety Fairways and Associated Vessel Routing Measures Along the Atlantic Coast

The U.S. Coast Guard will host public and virtual meetings in early June concerning the draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for establishing shipping safety fairways and vessel routing measures from the U.S.-Canada border in the Gulf of Maine to Miami, FL. Meetings will take place in Bangor (June 9), Groton (June 11), Salisbury (June 17), and virtually (June 10, June 15). Written comments are due by June 22, 2026. The proposal incorporates previously published NPRM and ANPRM measures for Long Island–Florida, Gulf of Maine, and a potential Southeast Zone off South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From Czech Republic and India; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations

The U.S. International Trade Commission is scheduling the final phase of the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into freight rail couplers and parts from Czech Republic and India, following affirmative Commerce preliminary determinations. Petitions were filed by the Coalition of Freight Coupler Producers and United Steelworkers. Hearings are set for September 15, 2026, with briefs due September 8 and final comments by October 14. The scope includes knuckles, coupler bodies, and related parts, as defined by Commerce.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

New Postal Products

The Postal Regulatory Commission issued notice regarding a new Postal Service filing for a competitive negotiated service agreement, PM-GA Contract 996, referencing dockets MC2026-252 and K2026-250. Public portions of the filing are available online, and summary proceedings for standardized distinct products are outlined. No Public Representative is assigned for this matter.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Information Collection

The Federal Highway Administration seeks public comment by June 29, 2026, on reinstating its information collection for the Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) Program. The ATTAIN grants focus on deploying technologies that improve safety, mobility, efficiency, and connectivity. The collection affects 120 applicants for the application phase and a pool of 65 grant recipients for ongoing reporting, with a total annual burden estimated at 14,200 hours.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: State of Good Repair Program

The Federal Transit Administration requests OMB approval for continued information collection under the State of Good Repair Grants Program for urban transit authorities and other eligible entities. The program supports maintenance, replacement, and rehabilitation of public transportation assets according to Transit Asset Management plans. About 68 respondents are expected annually, with an estimated burden of 13,729 hours for 1,097 responses.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Buses and Bus Facilities Formula and Competitive Programs and Low or No Emission Program

The Federal Transit Administration seeks OMB approval for ongoing information collection on its three bus-related programs: Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program, Competitive Grant Program, and Low or No Emission Grant Program. Data are collected from state and local transit agencies for monitoring grant activities, project progress, technical specifications, and compliance. Annually, 1,035 respondents submit 1,035 responses with a total estimated burden of 56,734 hours.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Data Security Requirements for Accessing Confidential Data; Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is requesting OMB clearance for information collection related to data security requirements when granting access to confidential data assets via the Standard Application Process Portal, as mandated by the Evidence Act. Approved applicants must comply with BTS security protocols before receiving access. BTS estimates it will process five applications annually, with an average annual burden of 7.5 hours.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR): Clarification of Filing Requirements Regarding In-Transit Shipments and Other FTR Provisions; Correction

The Census Bureau published a final rule effective May 26, 2026, correcting duplicative and erroneous text in Foreign Trade Regulations regarding Electronic Export Information and entry numbers for goods placed in warehousing or foreign trade zones. Prior notice and public participation requirements were waived given the non-substantive corrections, approved by George M. Cook. Authority for amendments arises from Title 13 U.S.C. 301-307 and related statutes.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

The Department of Transportation's Office of the Secretary is seeking comments by June 22, 2026, on its renewal request for information collection under the DOT Technical Assistance PRA, supporting grant programs like the Asset Concession and Innovative Finance Assistance Program and the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program. The respondent universe is estimated at 800, with annual burden totaling 16,700 hours.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Down Quark Systems, LLC and SunnySide Digital, Inc., Complainants v. Zim American Integrated Shipping Services Co., LLC; Zim Integrated Shipping Services, Ltd.; and Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas, Respondents; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

The Federal Maritime Commission has received a complaint from Down Quark Systems, LLC and SunnySide Digital, Inc. against Zim Integrated Shipping Services Co., its parent, and the Port of Houston Authority regarding alleged violations under the Shipping Act. Claims concern demurrage, dwell charges, invoicing, rate publication, and retaliatory lawsuits. The case is assigned to an Administrative Law Judge, with an initial decision due May 26, 2027.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Legislative Updates

To amend chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, to provide for high-speed rail corridor development, and for other purposes.

Bill 9036 proposes amendments to chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, to advance high-speed rail corridor development. The bill was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration.

Sources: www.congress.gov

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to improve and expand electronic filing capabilities for Federal Aviation Administration Form 337, and for other purposes.

Bill 9037 directs the Federal Aviation Administration to enhance electronic filing for Form 337. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for further review.

Sources: www.congress.gov

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota, as the "John Madden Memorial Post Office".

Bill 9025 seeks to rename the U.S. Postal Service facility in Austin, Minnesota as the 'John Madden Memorial Post Office.' It is currently awaiting review in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sources: www.congress.gov

What We're Reading This Week

• The Fleet That Builds a Nation: Sponsored coverage of fleet operations shaping U.S. transport infrastructure.
• Inside the Room Where War Insurance Is Bought and Sold: Article explores how insurance for shipping through high-risk areas is negotiated.
• Key energy and shipping trends after three months of Iran turmoil: Analysis surveys shifts in shipping and energy markets following extended regional instability.
• Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airports: Coverage of industry concerns over potential policy changes affecting airport screening.
• DHS chief warns US could halt international flights, cargo at Newark over immigration dispute: DHS threats regarding the processing of international flights and cargo at Newark amid an immigration dispute.
• When Will Emissions From Air Travel Start to Fall?: Report examines the outlook for emission reductions from commercial air transport.
• The High-Seas Black Market That Keeps Iran’s Illicit Oil Flowing: Investigative piece profiles the global shipping networks sustaining Iran's oil trade.

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