Regulation

  • A general view of shipping containers and cranes at the Port of Rotterdam on October 27, 2017 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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    2 ocean carriers fined for Ocean Shipping Reform Act violations

    ONE and Wan Hai Lines paid a combined $2.65 million in fees, and agreed to issue refunds to affected shippers.

    By • May 25, 2023
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    Major tea companies linked to human rights abuses, report says

    Unilever, Starbucks and others said they are working to enhance supply chain transparency.

    By Chris Casey • May 22, 2023
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    Nike sued for ‘misleading’ claims about its sustainable materials

    A Missouri plaintiff said that 90% of the products Nike advertises as using recycled materials don’t, and that some of the recycled materials are environmentally harmful.

    By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2023
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    Costco, Walmart join Biden administration’s supply chain data exchange

    Fifty-three companies representing the end-to-end supply chain are now part of the Department of Transportation’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative. 

    By • May 11, 2023
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    Portland, Oregon to pilot zero-emission delivery zone

    Diesel and gas-powered trucks can transfer goods to environmentally friendly transport modes that then make deliveries within a designated area.

    By • May 9, 2023
  • President Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 into law.
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    Complaints against ocean carriers lead to over $1M in refunds

    After the FMC established a formal complaint process, more shippers have pushed back against perceived price gouging and unreasonable fees.

    By • May 9, 2023
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    Washington enacts warehouse productivity quota protection law

    The state is the third to pass legislation to protect warehouse workers against productivity quotas.

    By Ginger Christ • May 8, 2023
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    Lawmakers request info from Adidas, Nike and Shein over forced labor concerns

    Members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party want details on materials sourcing and compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

    By Laurel Deppen • May 5, 2023
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    SEC pressed to halt potential Shein IPO over forced labor concerns

    A group of lawmakers want the fast fashion giant to verify whether its supply chain is tied to China's Xinjiang region.

    By Laurel Deppen • May 3, 2023
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    Why delivery robots face a regulatory ‘nightmare’

    Laws for sidewalk-roaming bots have taken hold across states. But variances in each bill complicate the industry's expansion plans.

    By • April 26, 2023
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    Amazon targets counterfeits with new information-sharing exchange

    The e-commerce giant said the program has already detected hundreds of problematic accounts.

    By • April 24, 2023
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    Lawmakers scrutinize potential loopholes in forced labor law

    Congressional members want more information on enforcement following reports that shippers are skirting the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

    By • April 20, 2023
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    An unglamorous solution to fashion’s sustainability problem: make less stuff

    Industry players are shifting to new strategies amid corporate responsibility pushes and efforts to stop the destruction of unsold goods.

    By Lauren Schenkman • April 20, 2023
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    Labor watchdog backs increased minimum wage for garment workers in Bangladesh

    Activist groups have called out major fashion companies — including Adidas, Gap and Nike — for their role in declining wages. 

    By Natalie Schwartz • April 18, 2023
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    Senators press major retailers, brands on child labor in supply chains

    Sens. Alex Padilla and John Hickenlooper questioned Walmart, Target, Ford, GM and others about their compliance practices after reports of exploitation in the U.S.

    By • April 12, 2023
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    Paper industry struggles to phase out PFAS

    Finding alternatives to toxic "forever chemicals" remains an ongoing issue within the packaging sector.

    By April Reese • April 7, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    What drone companies need to do to reach lofty delivery goals

    Zipline and Alphabet's Wing aim to scale up and reach more customers, but it will take more than their internal capabilities to secure long-term success and adoption.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    US, Japan ink trade deal around EV battery materials

    The two countries agreed not to impose duties on minerals as well as to cooperate on labor rights and promoting circular production.

    By • March 29, 2023
  • The MSC Vigo container ship is docked at the Garden City Port Terminal on November 12, 2021
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    MSC updates ‘billable days’ policy in wake of FMC push for surcharge compliance

    A customer notification advises that detention and demurrage fees will not be assessed when terminals are closed.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    FMC wants ocean carriers to prove detention, demurrage charges comply with OSRA

    Noncompliance will be handled through the agency’s enforcement process, Senior Advisor for Legislative & Public Affairs John DeCrosta told Supply Chain Dive.

    By • March 28, 2023
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    With drug shortages on the rise, pharma supply chains pose security risk: report

    Geographic concentration and a lack of visibility into sourcing could jeopardize key pharmaceuticals, according to a U.S. Senate committee.

    By • March 27, 2023
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    Business groups plea for a labor deal at West Coast ports

    Dozens of industry associations wrote to President Biden to push for progress in talks that would restore shipping certainty. 

    By • March 27, 2023
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    China tariffs lifted US production but hurt downstream industries: report

    A new U.S. International Trade Commission study parsed out the specific impacts of duties on a host of Chinese imports.

    By • March 23, 2023
  • Red balloons are seen next to a digital sign saying residents can receive air-quality tests from Norfolk Southern Railway. In the background, shipping containers can be seen on a train.
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    Railroads were trying to remake their image. Then a train derailed in Ohio.

    Carriers are swept up in another political firestorm with the prospect of more regulatory oversight. What does it mean for the industry’s future?

    By • March 21, 2023
  • Kansas City Southern SD70ACes 4183 and 4045 lead westbound CP train 575 along the upper Mississippi at Maple Springs, Minn. KCS power is becoming common on trains coming up from Kansas City.
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    Regulators approve Canadian Pacific’s $31B acquisition of Kansas City Southern

    The deal paves the way for the creation of the first single-line railroad linking the United States, Mexico and Canada.

    By • Updated March 15, 2023