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Dick’s bans forever chemicals in its clothing supply chain
The retailer's restriction on PFAS, which are unable break down in the environment, applies to all of its vendors and suppliers.
By Laurel Deppen • June 22, 2023 -
Why automakers are fretting over four words in the Inflation Reduction Act
A prohibition on sourcing material from “foreign entities of concern” is causing apprehension among companies reliant on China, a critical mineral powerhouse.
By Kate Magill • June 15, 2023 -
Pork prices weaken on excess supply, fueling concerns amid Prop 12 uncertainty
Packers like Hormel Foods and Tyson Foods have reported sales declines, citing inflation and soft demand.
By Nathan Owens • June 15, 2023 -
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 Salgado • 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 Salgado • 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 Salgado • 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 Salgado • 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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 Salgado • March 29, 2023