Germany eager to discuss natural gas pact with U.K. amid supply risk

Germany is eager to talk to Britain about a solidarity pact that would allow Europe’s largest consumers of natural gas to bail each other out if an extreme cold snap were to create shortages this winter, German officials have said.

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Transportation Trades Department asks Congress for regulation addressing rail service

Congress should consider implementing an annual “stress test” for the railroads to ensure that railroads have adequately invested in their infrastructure and people, according to policy position papers approved by the Transportation Trades Department (TTD) at a biannual meeting this week.

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USPS plans 2023 rate hikes for some shipping services

The U.S. Postal Service said Thursday it plans to increase the prices of multiple shipping services next year as the agency grapples with lower volumes and inflationary pressures.

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