Regulation

FMC looks at data sharing, constraints to help global cargo flows

"We don't have the same transparency in ocean shipping as we do with airlines," Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel said in an interview.

By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 24, 2021

8 industry reactions: How the infrastructure deal could change supply chains

Biden's signature paves the way for $17 billion in port infrastructure and $25 billion for airports. Here's what trade associations are saying.

By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 19, 2021

California to ease weight limits for trucks hauling from congested San Pedro Bay ports

Truck weight limits in California are among the most restrictive in the U.S., which creates what one expert called "a wall of inefficiency."

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 18, 2021

'It's already paying off': Biden boasts about 24/7 port operations

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, whose maritime traffic jams have become emblematic of snarled supply chains, have already seen reduced vessel dwell times, the president said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 11, 2021

Georgia Ports Authority to convert 5 facilities into pop-up container yards

A yearlong rise in loaded import containers has ports looking for more space. Los Angeles and Long Beach are making similar moves.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 10, 2021

Biden signs $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill

Along with repairing roads and bridges, the legislation creates an office overseeing freight policies that encourage supply chain efficiencies.

By S.L. Fuller • Updated Nov. 15, 2021

Court stays OSHA vaccine mandate

The Department of Justice plans to defend the rule, which would require employers with at least 100 workers to enact a vaccine mandate in the coming months.

By Ryan Golden , Max Garland • Updated Nov. 8, 2021

Biden announces actions to boost US supply chain resiliency at G20

"​​​​​Now that we have seen how vulnerable these lines of global commerce can be, we cannot go back to business as usual," the president said at the G20 Summit in Rome on Sunday.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2021

US, EU reach agreement to ease steel and aluminum tariffs

Europe will also lift the 25% retaliatory tariffs that upended global supply chains for companies that make liquor, motorcycles and jeans.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 1, 2021

Tracking the shift to 24/7 supply chains

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach put the container dwell fee on hold until Nov. 29.

To battle congestion, California seeks private, public land for container storage

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a nine-point executive order on Wednesday, geared toward easing supply chain bottlenecks.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 21, 2021

Legislators propose federal office to manage supply chain crises

A new bill would create the Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response to monitor and respond to disruptions.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 18, 2021

Walmart, UPS commit to use night hours at West Coast ports to smooth cargo flows

During a speech on Wednesday, President Joe Biden said he envisioned the U.S. will eventually operate on a 24/7 supply chain schedule, and extended hours at ports is just the first step.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How a software bill of materials can help guard against supply chain cyberattacks

Having software suppliers provide an "ingredient list" for their products can help speed the process of mitigating and responding to cyberattacks, experts said.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 29, 2021

It's time for integrated post-purchase solutions

Maximize value recovery on omnichannel returns with an integrated post-purchase management solution.

Sept. 27, 2021

FMC announces 2 initiatives related to detention, demurrage and compliance

This is the latest action from the Federal Maritime Commission to address issues in the ocean shipping industry, as the pandemic brought forward a series of complaints.

By Alejandra Salgado • Sept. 16, 2021

Vaccine mandate adds another wrinkle to warehouse, distribution hiring crunch

The mandate's "aim is good, but there will likely be short-term pain for long-term gain," said Raj Patel, senior director of 3PL global industry strategy at Blue Yonder, in an email.

By Max Garland • Sept. 14, 2021

Biden to require large employers mandate vaccines

The ruling will especially impact warehouse workers, as many large companies had avoided requiring vaccines for frontline staff amid an acute labor shortage.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 10, 2021

Canadian National clears way for KCS, CP deal

Canadian National said it would not pursue an acquisition with Kansas City Southern "any further" after the U.S. railroad said it preferred to be acquired by Canadian Pacific.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Sept. 15, 2021

Consolidation in ocean shipping: A 20-year journey puts scrutiny on carriers

After Hanjin's bankruptcy, carriers continued to band together to scale operations and provide shippers a global footprint. Now the White House is taking a closer look.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 31, 2021

White House appoints 'port envoy' to tackle congestion, bottlenecks

John Porcari's appointment follows months of conversations between supply chain stakeholders and the Department of Transportation.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2021

5 years of supply chain disruptions and the lessons learned

Hindsight has the virtue of revealing opportunities we may have missed.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Nov. 23, 2021

Shortages and other challenges across liquor supply chain throw a wrench in summer rebound

"We’re at the mercy of the supply chain," said the CFO of Brown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve. 

By A.B. Brown • Aug. 19, 2021

Two Canadian railroads want KCS. It's a fight that will test regulations and already has shippers on edge.

Rail customers expressed worries the acquisition of Kansas City Southern could lead to higher rates or more consolidation, though many also filed letters of support for a specific deal.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 16, 2021

Port congestion has Biden's attention. Here's what San Pedro ports recommend.

Executives at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach have a long list of ideas they want to implement as Biden brings together various stakeholders on the issue.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 13, 2021