Regulation

Amazon, DHL, UPS gear up to test cargo bikes in New York City

City officials hope the use of cargo bikes will result in reduced congestion, improved air quality and a safer environment for pedestrians. Logistics companies say it will be easier to find parking.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 04, 2019
When the trade war with China costs small firms their largest export partner, where do they go next?

Dale Darling, founder and president of Summit Premium Tree Nuts, tells Supply Chain Dive how tariffs have impacted his core business, shifting sales to Europe, India and the Middle East.
By Morgan Forde • Dec. 04, 2019
Survey says one third of businesses taking no action to mitigate tariffs

With 68% of survey respondents reporting businesses affected by tariffs, but 33.5% taking no action to mitigate them, it's clear a small percentage of the business community is choosing the ostrich's strategy on tariff mitigation.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 03, 2019
US proposes tariffs on $2.4B in French goods

The tariff threat is a response to France's new tax on targeted online advertising, which the Trump administration says would harm U.S. technology companies.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 03, 2019
Trump to bring back tariffs on Brazilian, Argentinian steel

Trump cites currency devaluations in the South American countries, which he said has created an unfair trading environment, particularly regarding agricultural products.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 02, 2019
Opinion
Why the vaping crisis is a supply chain failure

Numerous websites sell cheap, unauthorized pods designed to fit vaping devices from major manufacturers.
By Ron Volpe • Dec. 02, 2019
Proposed rule gives DOC power to ban foreign electronics suppliers

The rule change seeks to secure electronics supply chains from "espionage, sabotage, and foreign interference activity."
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 27, 2019
Tesla selects Berlin for Gigafactory, skips UK citing Brexit uncertainty: report

Other car companies voiced concerns over events unfolding in the United Kingdom that could disrupt the auto industry's just-in-time manufacturing.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 14, 2019
Port of LA exec warns trade war should concern all US ports

The U.S.-China trade war and current tariff lists threaten 1.47 million jobs and $186 billion in economic activity nationwide, according to the Port of Los Angeles.
By Morgan Forde • Nov. 13, 2019
CTA files suit over AB5, says 70K drivers could lose work

The California Trucking Association's CEO said many independent contractors choose not to work full time for trucking companies and they should not be deprived of that choice.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 13, 2019
Owner-operator truck drivers in California plan protests over AB5

The law has gained attention due to the impact on the gig economy, but owner-operator truck drivers could be equally affected.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 05, 2019
Where the 2020 presidential candidates stand on trade

From the trade war with China to the future of NAFTA and the USMCA, here is where the 2020 presidential candidates stand on the issues that could affect global supply chains in the future.
By Nami Sumida • Nov. 04, 2019
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd set fuel fees for shippers ahead of IMO 2020

The new fees, which begin Dec. 1, are meant to offset the carriers' transitions to more expensive, low-sulfur fuel required by Jan. 1.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 04, 2019
Industry, government take aim at food waste in the supply chain with formal commitment

A senior EPA official told Supply Chain Dive the effort is intended to change industry "attitudes and apathy" around the issue of food waste and relieve some confusion around food recovery and donation liability.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 30, 2019
Black & Decker finds the upside to list 4 tariffs

Black & Decker executives are planning to mitigate a higher percentage of tariff costs in 2020 and build a "very significant cushion" in case of an economic downturn.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 28, 2019
Boeing will slow 787 production for 2 years, blaming trade war

The jet manufacturer will cut production of its 787 to 12 planes a month, down from 14, as demand from China remains weak as a result of the trade war.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 24, 2019
Wholesalers concur: Retailers are not open to sharing the tariff burden

"Nobody wants to accept a price increase from the person below them in a supply chain," AAFA EVP Steve Lamar said at the Sourcing Journal Summit in New York City.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 22, 2019
EU accepts UK Brexit extension until Jan. 31, 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reiterated his belief that the U.K. would fare fine in a no-deal Brexit scenario, though the international business community has expressed concern about supply shortages and slowdowns at ports.
By Morgan Forde • UPDATED: Oct. 28, 2019 at 9 a.m.
Opinion
An uncertain economy muddies the waters for IMO 2020 planning

The unknowns then remain the unknowns today: Will there be sufficient low-sulfur bunker produced to meet demand, and/or will the price of existing high-sulfur bunker drop sufficiently to make installing expensive scrubbers cost-effective?
By Patrik Berglund, CEO and Co-founder at Xeneta • Oct. 21, 2019
What is Part 135 and what does it mean for drone delivery?

Alphabet's Wing Aviation and UPS have begun small scale drone delivery in recent months thanks to certifications from the Federal Aviation Administration.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 18, 2019
UK and EU reach agreement on Brexit, Parliament preps for weekend vote

The United Kingdom released import-export advice for businesses that trade between the U.K. and European Union, reimplementing a plan to keep traffic moving around the Port of Dover once Brexit takes effect.
By Matt Leonard • UPDATED: Oct. 17, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
Drewry launches fuel pricing transparency tool ahead of IMO 2020

The index is designed to get shippers and carriers on the same page by setting standards and definitions for bunker price measurement periods, BAF adjustment periods and fuel reference prices.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 15, 2019
Trump calls off Oct. 15 tariff increases

China has, in turn, agreed to buy between $40 billion and $50 billion in U.S. farm products, according to the Associated Press.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 11, 2019
Importers ramp up cheese purchasing, stockpile ahead of EU tariffs

Stockpiling is one way to avoid tariffs and ensure there is enough supply to get through the months ahead, but the practice comes with drawbacks.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 10, 2019
USPS announces price increases for 2020

The price increases would affect Mailing Services, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and other product-specific shipments starting Jan. 26, 2020.
By Morgan Forde • Oct. 10, 2019