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

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

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 Carranza • March 29, 2023

FMC wants ocean carriers to prove detention, demurrage charges comply with OSRA

Noncompliance will be handled through the agency’s enforcement process, Senior Advisor for Legislative & Public Affairs John DeCrosta told Supply Chain Dive.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 28, 2023

With drug shortages on the rise, pharma supply chains pose security risk: report

Geographic concentration and a lack of visibility into sourcing could jeopardize key pharmaceuticals, according to a U.S. Senate committee.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 27, 2023

Business groups plea for a labor deal at West Coast ports

Dozens of industry associations wrote to President Biden to push for progress in talks that would restore shipping certainty. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 27, 2023

China tariffs lifted US production but hurt downstream industries: report

A new U.S. International Trade Commission study parsed out the specific impacts of duties on a host of Chinese imports.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 23, 2023

Railroads were trying to remake their image. Then a train derailed in Ohio.

Carriers are swept up in another political firestorm with the prospect of more regulatory oversight. What does it mean for the industry’s future?

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 21, 2023

Regulators approve Canadian Pacific’s $31B acquisition of Kansas City Southern

The deal paves the way for the creation of the first single-line railroad linking the United States, Mexico and Canada.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated March 15, 2023

China, worker rights at center of Biden’s 2023 trade agenda

The U.S. Trade Representative said it is looking at all existing options and may consider new tools “to combat the harms of China’s state-led, non-market practices."

By Ben Unglesbee • March 8, 2023

Port leaders are concerned as new OSRA regulations approach

Some stakeholders fear rules on detention and demurrage could slow the flow of goods.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 6, 2023

Inside a federally funded strategy to strengthen US lithium supply chains

The U.S. is behind in its goal to capture domestic production of battery materials. Here’s what one Energy Department-backed group says needs to happen to catch up.

By Kate Magill • March 1, 2023

Biden nominates Julie Su as US Labor Secretary

The former California labor secretary would replace Marty Walsh, who was heavily involved in negotiations with rail and West Coast port workers.  

By Caroline Colvin , Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 28, 2023

REI requires suppliers to phase out ‘forever chemicals’

The retailer has faced pressure from environmental groups to address PFAS in its supply chain.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 27, 2023

US hits Russia with 200% aluminum tariff

The Biden administration also announced $2.7 billion in new duties on other industrial goods as the war in Ukraine passes the one-year mark.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 24, 2023

Shein questioned on potential forced labor in its supply chain

Three U.S. senators are asking whether the fast-fashion giant's clothing contain banned cotton from China’s Xinjiang region. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 14, 2023

Retailers join $950M commitment to Central America sourcing

Target and Columbia Sportswear are among private companies investing in the region as part of a White House call to action.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 9, 2023

Biden urges supply chain resilience at State of the Union

The president touted domestic manufacturing investments and teased new 'buy American' standards in construction as he pushed to avoid future disruptions.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 7, 2023

How the FMC plans to enforce the Ocean Shipping Reform Act in 2023

Regulators are working their way through more than 200 shipper complaints, even as ocean congestion eases.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 7, 2023

Flytrex, drone partner receive critical FAA approval for expansion

The carrier, whose customers include Taco Bell and Wendy's, may be able to scale delivery service to 82 million eligible properties nationwide.

By Julie Littman • Feb. 1, 2023

DOJ investigating Abbott infant formula plant

After closing and reopening a Michigan facility at the center of a national shortage, the healthcare giant is now facing a criminal probe. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 24, 2023