Lexington Logistics

We analyze best practices in logistics and how they can benefit the economy and society. Lexington Institute is a public policy think tank. @LexNextDC

[Lexington Institute @LexNextDC]

A look at California’s high-profile transportation needs + why expanded air travel asap is a must. High-speed rail is 6 years late, no trains run to date + not fully expected until 2038. Total costs estimated at $128 billion, up nearly 4x. @RCPolitics @IATA https://t.co/HG5sHAXMOj

[Lexington Institute @LexNextDC]

Lexington’s @PaulSteidler in @TheNatlInterest -- Rising electricity prices predate the #AI boom, driven by limited supply, outdated grids, and regulatory bottlenecks. Time to stop scapegoating #DataCenters and address 7 factors for real solutions https://t.co/8UhznL5F3S

[Lexington Institute @LexNextDC]

$$$ Reminder: Price of a #USPS #ForeverStamp goes up 7% on Sunday to 78 cents so before then is a great time to buy a bunch. More on #PostalService at link from @PaulSteidler Q&A during recent Congressional testimony @USPS @GOPoversight @PostalRegulator https://t.co/RjMYwQiC1b

[Lexington Institute @LexNextDC]

A look at the #copyright issues in #AI and how extreme stands from Hollywood could gum up #AI development. This will play into China’s hands, which has no respect for US copyrights, giving it a big edge in the AI race, while hurting artists and writers https://t.co/Jr9VnIS0wn

[Paul Steidler @PaulSteidler]

Not a surprise at all. #DeJoy has served nearly 5 years, about average for a PMG. While some important tasks have been accomplished -- smooth #electionmail e.g., the Delivering for America plan has not worked, even with substantial taxpayer help, a new direction is clearly needed.

[Paul Steidler @PaulSteidler]

What disingenuous BS from the primary driver of the #EU free speech restricting Digital Services Act who impotenly tried to use it last summer for @elonmusk to cancel interview with new @POTUS . USA drives the #AI and free speech train @ThierryBreton Get on board or get ready to be irrelevant

[Paul Steidler @PaulSteidler]

A look at six ways @DOGE can effect major, systemic change at the US Postal Service before #USPS becomes insolvent, while accelerating writ large support for government efficiency #DOGE @ElonMusk @VivekGRamaswamy @PostCom2 @kevinrkosar @tpapres https://t.co/i1EmlxDdxX

[Lexington Institute @LexNextDC]

Who will determine the direction of the Internet? China, which censors and surveils, or America, which values free expression + economic empowerment? @AmericanEdge published a policy agenda that will ensure the future internet reflects American values https://t.co/R2xrsIEWF3

[Paul Steidler @PaulSteidler]

And keep in mind #EU has next to zero tech to regulate, so they tee off on #USA companies who provide enormous benefits to Europeans and the rest of the world @vestager @EU_Commission @SenTedCruz

[Paul Steidler @PaulSteidler]

Riveting article below re: the sacrifices at #Normandy and how so much was given by young heroes. Great way to get inspired, remember and #HonorTheFallen Thanks to @WWIImuseum for sharing.

[Lexington Logistics @lex_logistics]

Congratulations to two highly qualified commissioners!

[PostalReg.Commission @PostalRegulator]

President Biden Nominates Commissioners Ann Fisher and Ashley Poling to each Serve a Second Term on the Postal Regulatory Commission
https://t.co/FhkVsuOEeu

[Lexington Institute @LexNextDC]

We’re excited to launch LexNext Innovation Examiner, a newsletter at the nexus of tech and national security issues. Inaugural edition rebuts @LinaKhanFTC speech to @CarnegieEndow which is big on US-business bashing, short on solutions re: China @CompCoalition https://t.co/5IPEweWMzZ

[Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers @NonprofitMailer]

⁦@USPS⁩ mail price hikes driving away more customers than predicted, study finds https://t.co/UGUC0xDWC3

[Paul Steidler @PaulSteidler]

From his hometown paper, more on @MartyJWalsh who @POTUS has tapped to serve on @USPS Board of Governors. Whether you agree with his politics or not he has a quite impressive background, and intriguing position running @NHLPA https://t.co/PQ5xWtTVUH

[Igor Smelyansky @smelyansky_igor]

I have said in the past, that this war is not an excuse to do something, but rather an opportunity to do it faster. Before the war we planned gradual automation. But now - we will get to 100% automated operations within 2024. Today we at @ukrposhta are launching our first 100% automated sorting center “Kyiv - Right” which can process over 400K parcels per day and will open 20+ sorting hubs within the next 3-4 months. We need to provide Ukraine with dependable, economically accessible delivery and we will make it happen @OlKubrakov

[Paul Steidler @PaulSteidler]

And the results are now out, apparently a $2.0 billion quarterly loss (in what is supposed to be the best quarter) though USPS seems to think we are still in FY 2023, which ended 4+ months ago. Full release: https://t.co/nfYCNSFTJY

[Lexington Logistics @lex_logistics]

There is an apparent real-time meltdown going down now at @USPS with delays in issuing first quarter numbers, an online halt to a public meeting and no word why. Good news: bluegrass release got out on time @USPSreform @jheckmanWFED @Protectaxpayers @DavidADitch @adam_brandon

[Lexington Logistics @lex_logistics]

Who knew having a Zoom call could be so hard? Not a good look for @USPS which is expected to announce dismal financial results shortly, redacts from all FOIA and other documents ferociously, and which has ended pubic comments at these meetings @NonprofitMailer @PostCom2 @USGCA

[Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers @NonprofitMailer]

More than 80 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives urged President Joe Biden to nominate two candidates to open seats on the U.S. Postal Board of Governors, adding the actions of current postal leaders are "deeply concerning." https://t.co/qAou5uA7Cu

[Lexington Logistics @lex_logistics]

Congratulations to Kate Muth of @IMAGAssociation on this well deserved award. She is a tireless advocate for her members and for an improved postal service in the US and worldwide.

[News/Media Alliance @newsalliance]

Women in Logistics and Delivery Services (WILDS) announced it will present the third Megan J. Brennan Award for Excellence to Kate Muth, Executive Director @IMAGAssociation, at a meeting to be held on January 25, 2024. Learn more: https://t.co/o4WfpLiXW2