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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 08, 2021

Biden 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

The 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

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

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

White 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 09, 2021

As 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 at 1:52 p.m.

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

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 at 8:37 a.m.

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

Postal 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

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

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 09, 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 at 10:13 a.m.

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 02, 2021

Biden 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

Why the empty container math doesn't add up in US exporters' favor

What led to a global imbalance of available shipping containers? And what were the effects on U.S. businesses?

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 03, 2021

FMC calls on Biden to prioritize vaccines, PPE for port workers

Unions and groups representing maritime employees reported nearly 2,000 COVID-19 cases since March 2020.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 01, 2021

US tariffs on high-alcohol wine from Germany and France take effect this week

The new import duties are part of a longstanding dispute about commercial jetliner subsidies that has spilled over into food and alcohol.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 11, 2021

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao resigns following insurrection at Capitol

Chao said the department will help President-elect Joe Biden's pick for transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg, assume the post.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 07, 2021

European shippers say ocean carriers broke contracts, call on regulators to step in

Authorities in China and South Korea and the Federal Maritime Commission in the U.S. are also examining ocean shipping practices and container availability.   

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 07, 2021