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MCS Industries to FMC: MSC, COSCO unfair practices created $600K in damages
The complaint will head to the FMC's Office of the Administrative Law Judges where it will be assigned to the agency's sole judge.
By Matt Leonard • Updated Aug. 5, 2021 -
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STB asks Class I railroads to explain 'substantial' demurrage fees
Congestion at intermodal rail hubs like Chicago and Memphis, Tennessee, led the regulator to investigate claims of "significant storage fees" before deciding whether further action is required.
By Edwin Lopez • July 26, 2021 -
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FDA seeks to fix 'great weaknesses' in medical device supply chain
Acting Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Janet Woodcock wants Congress to give the agency "expanded authority to obtain supply disruption notifications for critical devices any time there is the potential for a shortage.”
By Nick Paul Taylor • July 23, 2021 -
FMC to audit top 9 carriers as part of permanent program to oversee detention, demurrage
The agency said it wants to ensure "shippers do not suffer from unfair disadvantages."
By Matt Leonard • July 21, 2021 -
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White House delves into supply chain problemsBiden takes aim at consolidation in ocean, rail with new executive order on increasing competition
The FMC and DOJ Antitrust Division signed a Memorandum of Understanding Monday as the two agencies begin to work more closely on oversight and enforcement in the ocean freight market.
By Matt Leonard • Updated July 13, 2021 -
Supplier financing disclosure would be required under proposed accounting rule
The trade payable arrangements, which help companies manage cash, typically aren’t publicly reported despite posing a liquidity risk.
By Robert Freedman • July 8, 2021 -
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OpinionBiden administration needs to broaden supply chain focus to all 'essential' products
The pandemic experience has clarified that personal care and cleaning products are just as important as a stocked pantry to everyday life, writes Tom Madrecki of the Consumer Brands Association.
By Tom Madrecki • June 25, 2021 -
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Deep DiveThe misconceptions in the rare earth supply chain
The problem isn't a shortage of raw materials. The problem is getting them out of the ground — and out of China.
By Emma Penrod • June 17, 2021 -
FMC commissioners back audits of ocean carrier detention and demurrage
One shipper called the fees "unfair" and scolded carriers for profiting off of supply chain challenges.
By Matt Leonard • June 16, 2021 -
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US, EU suspend tariffs on $11.5B worth of goods trapped in aircraft dispute
Duties were 15% on aircraft products and 25% on non-aircraft products, including spirits, wine, food products and machinery.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 15, 2021 -
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USDA to invest over $4B to strengthen the food supply chain
The agency's investments through the Build Back Better Initiative are part of the Biden administration’s efforts to make U.S. supply chains more resilient.
By A.B. Brown • June 11, 2021 -
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White House delves into supply chain problemsWhite House supply chain report outlines reshoring ambitions
The document provides a series of recommendations on where and how the U.S. can build up domestic capacity.
By Matt Leonard • June 9, 2021 -
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Deep DiveAs storms become more frequent and volatile, some ports plan for the risk — but most do not
The interconnectedness of ports leave assets such as warehouses, trucking networks and railroads vulnerable to disruptions from climate change and rising sea levels.
By Matt Leonard • Updated June 8, 2021 -
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Port of Long Beach waives pollution fee for natural gas trucks as it targets supply chain emissions
The exemption aims to incentivize the trucking industry to adopt cleaner fuels while electric and hydrogen technology scale.
By S.L. Fuller • May 27, 2021 -
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FMC picks 24 shippers to advise it on container issues
With Daniel Maffei as chairman, the agency will seek advice from importers and exporters while also looking to modernize the Shipping Act.
By Matt Leonard • Updated Sept. 10, 2021 -
5 freight technologies send supply chains on a greener path
A growing level of shipper interest, along with pressure from the public and regulators, is driving carriers to invest in more sustainable delivery options.
By Matt Leonard , S.L. Fuller • April 21, 2021 -
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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 -
Deep Dive
The 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 -
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 9, 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 -
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 2, 2021 -
White House delves into supply chain problemsBiden 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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