Regulation: Page 2
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Amid tariff rush, China's exports to US grow 13%
Analysts expect front-loading to continue through the end of the year, as U.S. businesses rush to import before tariffs rise to 25% in 2019.
By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 09, 2018
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How minimum wage hikes in 2 states will affect supply chains
Voters approved raising the minimum wage in Arkansas and Missouri, both of which have notable corporate residents and a significant number of warehouses.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 07, 2018
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US businesses paid 'unprecedented' $4.4B in tariffs in September
The figure represents a 54% year over year increase, despite import value rising by just 10%.
By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 07, 2018
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California Trucking Association sues to stop contractor classification test
New contractor classification standards throw a wrench in business as usual between owner-operators and freight carriers.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 05, 2018
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Tariffs threaten The Container Store's turnaround
The retailer says it is working to mitigate the impact of new tariffs on Chinese goods, which made up 37% of its products last year.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 02, 2018
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Air transport association sounds alarm on Brexit impact
Deal or no deal, Brexit will significantly slow airport supply chains, threatening the efficiency of air cargo operations in the U.K.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 31, 2018
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IMO plan targets ocean plastic stemming from ships
The new plan acknowledges current regulations have not stopped ocean litter.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 31, 2018
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IMO pushes low-sulfur rules forward despite calls for delay
Though the proposal to step out implementation had little chance of success, the shipping industry is still reacting with some anxiety as the 2020 deadline becomes official.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 26, 2018
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Aston Martin eyes supply chain shifts as Brexit nears
Importing component parts by air is expensive, the automaker told Reuters, but it's still cheaper than not building cars at all.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 24, 2018
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Is Uber planning drone delivery by 2021?
The tech startup aims to deliver food by drone sooner than many stakeholders expect will be possible.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 22, 2018
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Trump seeks slower rollout of low-sulfur rules
The desired delay is to protect consumers from potential fuel price increases, according to the White House. Supporters of the rules say ocean carriers had plenty of time to adjust.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 22, 2018
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ColumnLegal cannabis: Is your forecast ready?
Bringing a black market industry into the light adds yet another source of volatility to supply chains.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 19, 2018
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Drewry launches low-sulfur surcharge cost calculator
Uncertainty over the exact costs to comply with new ocean shipping emission standards is creating a market where shippers may have to pay twice to comply: once to consultants, and a second time to carriers.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2018
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US to exit international postal treaty
The move could end the competitive advantage of Chinese shippers over domestic ones when it comes to lightweight merchandise.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 18, 2018
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Former Kellogg sub-distributors sue over logistics shift
Downstream partners claim Kellogg misrepresented its supply chain plans, and now the complaint is going to court.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 16, 2018
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Tariffs are here to stay, apparel experts say
On a fourth round of tariffs, "we don’t believe it's a question of if. We believe it's a question of when," said Steve Lamar, executive vice president for the American Apparel and Footwear Association.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 12, 2018
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Ahead of Canada's legalization date, cannabis suppliers struggle to meet demand
Supply chain issues — from harvest to packaging — may leave more than 40% of Canada's cannabis demand unfulfilled next week.
By Rich Weissman • Oct. 11, 2018
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USPS proposes raising parcel delivery prices
The Postal Service says increased rates would help keep it competitive and bring in much needed revenue.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 11, 2018
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J.B. Hunt to pay $15M to settle HOS class action suit
The trucking company will pay to avoid a trial amid an ongoing debate around hours of service (HOS) regulations nationwide.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 11, 2018
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Local laws may squeeze the brakes on accelerating intermodal freight
Railroads are working with state governments to ensure infrastructure investments support increased rail traffic.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 10, 2018
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Low-sulfur fuel cost uncertainty weighs on shippers and carriers
A recent survey shows neither shippers nor carriers can accurately forecast the costs to comply with new shipping regulations, leaving budgets up in the air.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 09, 2018
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UK grant will study autonomous shipping regulations
The government working alongside researchers and industry leaders ensures regulations align with the development of technology.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 09, 2018
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Molson Coors prepares its supply chain as cannabis laws shift in Canada
The brewing company will face regulation and distribution changes as it partners with a cannabis-infused beverage producer.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 04, 2018
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Apparel group wants some Amazon sites listed as 'notorious' counterfeit markets
The e-commerce giant faces criticism again as sales of counterfeit products continue to be a problem across the entire global sector of online marketplaces.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 03, 2018
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Timeline: How a new North American trade deal happened
Remember when we thought negotiations would end by early 2018? A look back at what it took to reach the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 02, 2018