DOL shifts to a per-violation penalty for certain child labor infractions

The change from the previous per-child basis is another enforcement shift in a year where federal regulators cracked down on child labor law violators.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 11, 2023

Nestlé, Kraft defeat egg producers in price-fixing case

An Illinois federal jury found Cal-Maine and other egg giants liable for limiting the supply of the protein in 2004-2008 in an effort to drive up costs. 

By Chris Casey • Dec. 4, 2023

US loses trade dispute over access to Canada’s dairy market

Farm groups called the ruling a "surprising setback" that weakens the value of the USMCA.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 1, 2023

Former GM procurement manager convicted in supplier bribery scheme

Hyoung Nam So was found guilty of securing a $100 million contract for a South Korean auto parts supplier in exchange for millions in cash.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 30, 2023

Cargill bolsters traceability efforts to end deforestation in South America

One of the world's largest commodities traders is moving up its timeline to eliminate land use conversion from supply chains in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 29, 2023

How the US is leveraging its spending power to strengthen supply chains

Creating demand signals and convening key industry players are critical tools in the government's procurement playbook, a White House adviser told Supply Chain Dive.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 28, 2023

White House creates cabinet-level supply chain council

After years of focusing on supply chains’ role in the economy, President Joe Biden is expanding high-level meetings on the topic.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2023

IRS bumps 401(k) contribution limit to $23K for 2024

The $500 increase affects all salaried employees, whether at retailers, warehouses, manufacturers, trucking firms or other employers.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 6, 2023

Biden administration selects 31 ‘tech hubs’

The hubs will focus on a range of technologies, including battery manufacturing, AI-driven biotechnology and quantum computing.

By Ysabelle Kempe • Oct. 27, 2023

‘It has already begun’: Senate sounds off on climate disruption to supply chains

With droughts and heat waves affecting crops and shipping routes this year, the budget committee looked at the rising costs extreme weather will have on supply lines.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 26, 2023

Workhorse Aero looks to add Horsefly drone to UPS Flight Forward FAA certificate

The approval and partnership would allow Workhorse to scale faster towards its last-mile delivery goals.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 25, 2023

The US, South Korea and Japan are piloting a supply chain warning system. What does that mean?

As the U.S. looks to counter China’s dominance in critical mineral supply and processing, it’s leveraging alliances to better share data and resources.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 23, 2023

DOL won’t extend overtime rule comment period

Stakeholder submissions for the rule, which would expand overtime eligibility to those paid about $55,068 per year, will still be due Nov. 7.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 18, 2023

Meat snack maker fined $140K, faced shipping restrictions for child labor violations

The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up enforcement activity and putting employers "on notice" as it reports a significant rise in the number of children illegally working at facilities.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Oct. 17, 2023

California governor signs 2 climate disclosure bills into law

One of the new laws will require businesses with revenue of more than $1 billion to publicly report their greenhouse gas emissions each year.  

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 13, 2023

Ocean carriers to implement carbon emission surcharges in 2024

CMA CGM, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are rolling out the fees to comply with new European Union regulations aimed at reaching carbon neutrality.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 12, 2023

Due diligence firms in China’s Xinjiang region face rising scrutiny, US says

As the Biden administration tries to root out forced labor from supply chains, researchers operating in China are at risk of increased surveillance.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 10, 2023

CHIPS Act opens $500M in funding for small semiconductor supply chain projects

The pool of money is meant to bolster upstream facilities as part of a broader government effort to build a resilient domestic semiconductor industry.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 9, 2023

Proposed changes to de minimis law threaten supply chains

Preserving economic benefits of trade facilitation and improving national security require partnerships and technology.

By Todd Owen • Oct. 2, 2023

Government shutdown would largely spare trucking regulators

While Congress' inability to fund the government by Oct. 1 could affect air traffic and some rail workers, trucking agencies have their own source of funds.

By David Taube • Sept. 29, 2023

Coca-Cola’s Fairlife still sourcing milk from abusive farms, animal rights group claims

The beverage giant disputed the claim, saying the third-party operations in question are not suppliers for the product.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 28, 2023

The ambitious regulations cleaning up fashion’s supply chain

From pollution to human rights violations, new European laws are holding global fashion brands accountable for collateral damage.

By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 28, 2023

Zipline’s drone delivery plans expand with key FAA exemption

The company joins the likes of UPS in being able to operate commercial drones beyond the visual line of sight.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 27, 2023

FTC, 17 states sue Amazon for ‘exploiting its monopoly power’

The e-commerce giant defended the practices outlined in the lawsuit, saying they “spur competition and innovation across the retail industry.”

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 27, 2023

August air cargo spot rates hit lowest level since pandemic

Falling rates amid soft demand are dampening airlines’ hopes of a peak season, according to Clive Data Services.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 21, 2023