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Biden proposes new sustainability rules for federal suppliers
Companies with more than $7.5 million in federal contracts would be required to disclose emissions.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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Deadline to avoid rail strike or lockout extended to December
The country’s third-largest rail union agreed to a longer “cooling off” period in an attempt to avoid congressional intervention and service disruptions.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 9, 2022 -
Major railroads mandated to keep reporting service restoration progress
Regulators will continue to monitor BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific after noting they are unlikely to reach their improvement targets before the end of the current reporting period.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Deep DiveESG backlash unlikely to derail SEC proposal requiring climate risk disclosures
One expert said the agency has "vastly underestimated" the amount of money needed for businesses to comply.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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TrackerRail labor negotiations: Tracking the path to ratification
A strike or lockout was avoided after Congress intervened to impose an agreement. Here’s how we got there.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Dec. 2, 2022 -
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Deep DiveHow the US plans to transform its lithium supply chain
With just 3.6% of global reserves, access to the critical mineral is vital to the country’s sustainable energy plans.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 27, 2022 -
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Biden awards $2.8B to boost domestic EV battery supply
Suppliers for major auto giants including Tesla and Mercedes-Benz won grants to expand manufacturing
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 20, 2022 -
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UPS to pay $5.3M in EPA settlement over alleged hazardous waste violations
The parcel delivery giant has three years to come into compliance at more than 1,000 facilities nationwide.
By Max Garland • Oct. 20, 2022 -
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FMC initiates chassis overhaul study, part of Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The National Academies of Science will conduct the $500,000 review of existing chassis pools to determine the best model.
By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 18, 2022 -
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EPA to speed review of new chemicals for electric vehicles
The move is in line with the Biden administration’s focus on boosting domestic output of lithium and rare earth minerals.
By Larry Pearl • Oct. 18, 2022 -
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OpinionRailroads should give workers the benefits they seek
It's time to get freight rail back on track with a stable workforce and improved service, writes the National Association of Chemical Distributors.
By Eric R. Byer • Oct. 17, 2022 -
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Biden admin seeks public input on China tariff review
Section 301 tariffs will remain in place as the U.S. Trade Representative evaluates their effectiveness.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 13, 2022 -
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FMC proposal requires ocean carriers to give shippers more details on demurrage charges
The rule comes after the agency investigated practices into the fees, which are accrued when shippers don’t move cargo fast enough.
By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 11, 2022 -
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Thailand to ban plastic scrap imports in 2025
The move to curb plastic pollution follows similar rules made by other countries in Southeast Asia.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 6, 2022 -
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FMC proposal defines ‘unreasonable’ export rejections by ocean carriers
The new rule details criteria for violations under the Ocean Shipping Reform Act and establishes a framework for proving improper refusals.
By Alejandra Salgado • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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White House supply chain strategy shifts beyond 24/7 port operations
Port and Supply Chain Envoy Gen. Stephen Lyons said the initiative failed to gain traction due to the financial costs involved.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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Inflation Reduction Act could shift EV battery composition: report
Global markets for critical materials are likely to remain tight. “We expect virtually every commodity to be undersupplied beyond 2025,” new research from BofA Global states.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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Maersk abandons $1B sale of container business after DOJ investigation
Regulators were concerned that a sale to China International Marine Containers would have led to higher prices and less supply chain resiliency.
By Alejandra Salgado • Aug. 30, 2022 -
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Inflation Reduction Act encourages EV battery sourcing, production in North America
The law creates incentives that could require major shifts in critical mineral supply chains for U.S. automakers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 17, 2022 -
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Plan for inland port in the middle of California’s Mojave Desert gains traction
Local officials signed off on a proposal that developers say could help relieve congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 16, 2022 -
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FMC considers mandate for shipping lines, terminals to share data
The agency is asking supply chain stakeholders for input on whether such an action would ease congestion.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 15, 2022 -
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White House supply chain data exchange doubles in size
Shippers, carriers and logistics providers have begun exchanging data as part of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 12, 2022 -
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Deep Dive‘We have to do something’: Can retail close the gap on supply chain emissions?
The industry is woefully behind on scope 3 targets for greenhouse gases. Data poses steep challenges, but experts say retailers still can — and must — do more.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 11, 2022 -
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Biden signs bill to bolster US semiconductor production
Semiconductor companies are already making plans to expand manufacturing.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 10, 2022 -
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OpinionUS supply chains need visibility and resiliency. Congress still hasn’t acted.
The baby formula shortage should have been reason enough to advance policy. Unfortunately, it wasn’t, writes Tom Madrecki of the Consumer Brands Association.
By Tom Madrecki • Aug. 9, 2022
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