Acting Labor Secretary Su joins port contract talks in San Francisco

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said the visit shows the negotiations are a top priority for the Biden-Harris administration.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 13, 2023

White House comments on port disruptions as trade groups call for intervention

Trade associations were quick to send out a message urging President Biden to push for a labor resolution after several terminal closures occurred over some West Coast ports.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 9, 2023

Pharmaceutical supply chains raise data concerns as traceability law nears final step

Companies have had ten years to comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, but some fear the industry is not ready for the Nov. 27 deadline.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 7, 2023

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 Alejandra Carranza • May 25, 2023

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

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

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 Sarah Zimmerman • May 11, 2023

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 Max Garland • May 9, 2023

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 Alejandra Carranza • May 9, 2023

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

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

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

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 Max Garland • April 26, 2023

Amazon targets counterfeits with new information-sharing exchange

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

By Ben Unglesbee • April 24, 2023

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 Ben Unglesbee • April 20, 2023

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

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

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 Ben Unglesbee • April 12, 2023

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

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 Max Garland • March 29, 2023

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 Ben Unglesbee • March 29, 2023

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 Alejandra Carranza • March 29, 2023

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 Alejandra Carranza • March 28, 2023

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 Ben Unglesbee • March 27, 2023

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 Ben Unglesbee • March 27, 2023