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Canadian National clears way for KCS, CP deal
Canadian National said it would not pursue an acquisition with Kansas City Southern "any further" after the U.S. railroad said it preferred to be acquired by Canadian Pacific.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated Sept. 15, 2021 -
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White House delves into supply chain problemsConsolidation in ocean shipping: A 20-year journey puts scrutiny on carriers
After Hanjin's bankruptcy, carriers continued to band together to scale operations and provide shippers a global footprint. Now the White House is taking a closer look.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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White House delves into supply chain problemsWhite House appoints 'port envoy' to tackle congestion, bottlenecks
John Porcari's appointment follows months of conversations between supply chain stakeholders and the Department of Transportation.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2021 -
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5 years of supply chain disruptions and the lessons learned
Hindsight has the virtue of revealing opportunities we may have missed.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated Dec. 31, 2021 -
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Shortages and other challenges across liquor supply chain throw a wrench in summer rebound
"We’re at the mercy of the supply chain," said the CFO of Brown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve.
By A.B. Brown • Aug. 19, 2021 -
Two Canadian railroads want KCS. It's a fight that will test regulations and already has shippers on edge.
Rail customers expressed worries the acquisition of Kansas City Southern could lead to higher rates or more consolidation, though many also filed letters of support for a specific deal.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 16, 2021 -
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White House delves into supply chain problemsPort congestion has Biden's attention. Here's what San Pedro ports recommend.
Executives at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach have a long list of ideas they want to implement as Biden brings together various stakeholders on the issue.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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Ocean Shipping Reform Act heads to Biden's desk
Lawmakers voted on the Senate version of the bill days after the president pushed for its approval.
By Matt Leonard • Updated June 13, 2022 -
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OpinionStress tests: The right tool for strengthening supply chains.
Simulations of potential disruptions — large economic shifts, trade wars, climate change or even cyberattacks — can yield forward-looking assessments of risk.
By Jonathan Welburn • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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SEC may require supply chain emission disclosures in expanded 10-Ks
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says a company, when filing mandatory climate risk disclosures, may need to measure carbon emissions across its "value chain."
By Jim Tyson • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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FMC seeks details on congestion surcharge practices from 8 ocean carriers
Some cargo owners had "shared information with the commission regarding concerns about these charges and their validity," FMC spokesman John DeCrosta said.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Deep Dive'You can pay or you can wait': How retailers are navigating a shipping crisis
Consumer demand came raging back this year. The supply chain wasn't ready for it, and now retailers, brands and consumers are paying the price.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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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