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OpinionPostal Service does more harm than good by prioritizing package delivery
The timely and efficient delivery of mail is essential for keeping the U.S. economy humming and supply chains efficient, the author writes.
By Paul Steidler • March 30, 2021 -
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Deep DiveThe US has a new trade chief. What supply chains can expect on tariffs and China.
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai recognizes China as "simultaneously a rival, a trade partner and an outsized player," in the global trade landscape.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 18, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe Supply Chain Dive Outlook on 2021
The early parts of 2021 reveal a continuation of 2020's trends, making it clear the pandemic will affect the supply chain ecosystem long term.
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Congress takes on truck driver shortage, reboots bill to permit under-21s to haul interstate loads
Proponents of the DRIVE-Safe Act applaud its ability to bring young drivers into the workforce, but opponents express safety concerns.
By S.L. Fuller • March 16, 2021 -
Opinion
USPS rose to the challenges of peak, unlike private carriers
"Criticisms of USPS' package business are off base," and Congress should build around the Postal Service's core strength, the author writes.
By John M. McHugh • March 09, 2021 -
FMC, lawmakers meet to discuss container practices, whether carriers violate Shipping Act
One commissioner said legislation and modernization to the Shipping Act might be necessary to resolve ongoing container issues.
By Matt Leonard • UPDATED: April 9, 2021 at 10:13 a.m. -
Opinion
FMC: Injecting more containers won't solve supply chain woes
Two commissioners — a Republican and a Democrat — call for cooperation among supply chain stakeholders.
By Daniel B. Maffei & Louis E. Sola • March 02, 2021 -
Biden orders review of US supply chains after a year of shortages, delays
The review will start with understanding where suppliers are located, but experts say that making big changes could require government assistance.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 25, 2021 -
Shipper, trucker groups applaud FMC on 'strongest step' to demand container information from carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission said failing to follow the agency's interpretive rule on detention and demurrage "might constitute a violation of" the Shipping Act.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 18, 2021 -
FMC to discuss 'big, huge step' related to detention, demurrage and container returns
The commissioners will meet as ports face congestion issues resulting from record import levels and shippers deal with a container imbalance that is increasing the price of equipment.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 11, 2021 -
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Deep DiveWhy the empty container math doesn't add up in US exporters' favor
What led to a global imbalance of available shipping containers? And what were the effects on U.S. businesses?
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 03, 2021 -
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FMC calls on Biden to prioritize vaccines, PPE for port workers
Unions and groups representing maritime employees reported nearly 2,000 COVID-19 cases since March 2020.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 01, 2021 -
US tariffs on high-alcohol wine from Germany and France take effect this week
The new import duties are part of a longstanding dispute about commercial jetliner subsidies that has spilled over into food and alcohol.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 11, 2021 -
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Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao resigns following insurrection at Capitol
Chao said the department will help President-elect Joe Biden's pick for transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg, assume the post.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 07, 2021 -
European shippers say ocean carriers broke contracts, call on regulators to step in
Authorities in China and South Korea and the Federal Maritime Commission in the U.S. are also examining ocean shipping practices and container availability.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 07, 2021 -
FAA: New drone rules address safety, provide more operational flexibility
While the industry has seen a flurry of drone activity with UPS, Amazon Prime, Walmart and others, regulation and investment hurdles have precluded more widespread adoption for delivery operations.
By A.B. Brown • Jan. 05, 2021 -
Short-term freight snags expected as Brexit deal goes into force
Officials expect delays to accrue beginning Monday and affect just-in-time and perishable supply chains the most.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 04, 2021 -
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Refusing US export cargo may violate Shipping Act, FMC warns in letter to carrier association
The ideal situation is industry works out a solution on its own, one commissioner said. But the agency could open a new investigation and has the power to levy fines if the alleged behavior continues.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 21, 2020 -
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Containers, port congestion subject of upcoming FMC meetings with 6 ocean carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission has suggestions for how the carriers can improve container movement, but the agency doesn't have plans for enforcement.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 15, 2020 -
Port of Long Beach terminals commit to 50% dual transactions
Executive Director Mario Cordero said dual transactions go both ways: Terminal operators must maximize appointments, and truck drivers must meet the appointments.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 08, 2020 -
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FedEx will partner with McKesson on vaccine distribution, expand cold storage locations by 28% in 2021
Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday the federal government believes it is days away from beginning to distribute "tens of millions" of vaccine doses.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 04, 2020 -
US blocks cotton imports from leading producer in Xinjiang region of China
Customs and Border Protection will detain Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps shipments at U.S. ports of entry, and CBP expects diverted imports to reach billions of dollars.
By A.B. Brown • Dec. 03, 2020 -
A tale of hand sanitizer: How the ethanol supply chain pivoted for COVID-19
Raw material inputs for hand sanitizer were plentiful. But manufacturing capabilities, government regulations, packaging and tankers are a different story.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 03, 2020 -
Port of Rotterdam warns of no transport if Brexit paperwork incomplete
The Customs Administration of the Netherlands expects a 20% to 30% increase in declarations for imported and exported cargo following Brexit.
By A.B. Brown • Dec. 01, 2020 -
Supply chain bottlenecks prompt FMC investigation into container movement
U.S. exporters have witnessed containers leave empty on ocean carriers before having the chance to load them with cargo.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 23, 2020 -
Port of Los Angeles
CH Robinson: Importers have left nearly $1B in China tariff refunds on the table
Keeping tabs on product-specific tariff exclusions is time-consuming and "incredibly complex," shippers have told C.H. Robinson.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 19, 2020
