Why the vaping crisis is a supply chain failure

Numerous websites sell cheap, unauthorized pods designed to fit vaping devices from major manufacturers.

By Ron Volpe • Dec. 2, 2019

Proposed rule gives DOC power to ban foreign electronics suppliers

The rule change seeks to secure electronics supply chains from "espionage, sabotage, and foreign interference activity."

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 27, 2019

Tesla selects Berlin for Gigafactory, skips UK citing Brexit uncertainty: report

Other car companies voiced concerns over events unfolding in the United Kingdom that could disrupt the auto industry's just-in-time manufacturing. 

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 14, 2019

Port of LA exec warns trade war should concern all US ports

The U.S.-China trade war and current tariff lists threaten 1.47 million jobs and $186 billion in economic activity nationwide, according to the Port of Los Angeles. 

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 13, 2019

Judge temporarily blocks AB5 enforcement for trucking, citing merits of CTA suit

The U.S. district judge 's written decision cites the California Trucking Association’s suit and covers “any motor carriers in California, pending this Court’s resolution of Plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction.” 

By Matt Leonard • Updated Jan. 1, 2020

Owner-operator truck drivers in California plan protests over AB5

The law has gained attention due to the impact on the gig economy, but owner-operator truck drivers could be equally affected.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 5, 2019

Where the 2020 presidential candidates stand on trade

From the trade war with China to the future of NAFTA and the USMCA, here is where the 2020 presidential candidates stand on the issues that could affect global supply chains in the future.

By Nami Sumida • Nov. 4, 2019

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd set fuel fees for shippers ahead of IMO 2020

The new fees, which begin Dec. 1, are meant to offset the carriers' transitions to more expensive, low-sulfur fuel required by Jan. 1.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 4, 2019

Industry, government take aim at food waste in the supply chain with formal commitment

A senior EPA official told Supply Chain Dive the effort is intended to change industry "attitudes and apathy" around the issue of food waste and relieve some confusion around food recovery and donation liability. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 30, 2019

Black & Decker finds the upside to list 4 tariffs

Black & Decker executives are planning to mitigate a higher percentage of tariff costs in 2020 and build a "very significant cushion" in case of an economic downturn. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 28, 2019

Boeing will slow 787 production for 2 years, blaming trade war

The jet manufacturer will cut production of its 787 to 12 planes a month, down from 14, as demand from China remains weak as a result of the trade war. 

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 24, 2019

Wholesalers concur: Retailers are not open to sharing the tariff burden

"Nobody wants to accept a price increase from the person below them in a supply chain," AAFA EVP Steve Lamar said at the Sourcing Journal Summit in New York City.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 22, 2019

EU accepts UK Brexit extension until Jan. 31, 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reiterated his belief that the U.K. would fare fine in a no-deal Brexit scenario, though the international business community has expressed concern about supply shortages and slowdowns at ports.

By Morgan Forde • Updated Oct. 28, 2019

An uncertain economy muddies the waters for IMO 2020 planning

The unknowns then remain the unknowns today: Will there be sufficient low-sulfur bunker produced to meet demand, and/or will the price of existing high-sulfur bunker drop sufficiently to make installing expensive scrubbers cost-effective?

By Patrik Berglund, CEO and Co-founder at Xeneta • Oct. 21, 2019

What is Part 135 and what does it mean for drone delivery?

Alphabet's Wing Aviation and UPS have begun small scale drone delivery in recent months thanks to certifications from the Federal Aviation Administration.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 18, 2019

UK and EU reach agreement on Brexit, Parliament preps for weekend vote

The United Kingdom released import-export advice for businesses that trade between the U.K. and European Union, reimplementing a plan to keep traffic moving around the Port of Dover once Brexit takes effect.

By Matt Leonard • Updated Oct. 17, 2019

Drewry launches fuel pricing transparency tool ahead of IMO 2020

The index is designed to get shippers and carriers on the same page by setting standards and definitions for bunker price measurement periods, BAF adjustment periods and fuel reference prices.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 15, 2019

Trump calls off Oct. 15 tariff increases

China has, in turn, agreed to buy between $40 billion and $50 billion in U.S. farm products, according to the Associated Press.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 11, 2019

Importers ramp up cheese purchasing, stockpile ahead of EU tariffs

Stockpiling is one way to avoid tariffs and ensure there is enough supply to get through the months ahead, but the practice comes with drawbacks. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 10, 2019

USPS announces price increases for 2020

The price increases would affect Mailing Services, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and other product-specific shipments starting Jan. 26, 2020.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 10, 2019

The US is staying in the UPU, but global postal rate changes are coming

Though an international postal crisis has been averted, upcoming deadlines will require shippers' attention.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 9, 2019

How carriers handle IMO 2020 could affect capacity: Drewry

Ocean carriers should be able to recover the cost of the necessary fuel shift. But if they can't, shippers may experience restricted capacity. 

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 9, 2019

BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific face lawsuits from dozens of shippers. Here's why.

After shippers' attempt to form a class were denied many of them filed their own suits, resulting in a flurry of legal action hitting carriers last week.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 8, 2019

How a 25% tariff on food and beverage from the EU will impact the US

Products to be taxed as part of a dispute about aircraft subsidies include single-malt whiskey, olives, butter, cheese and olive oil, with most coming from France, Germany, Spain and the U.K.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 4, 2019

Amazon fights back against AAFA's 'notorious market' claims

In a letter to a U.S. Trade Representative, the e-commerce giant said it goes “well beyond” its legal obligations in fighting counterfeits.

By Ben Unglesbee , Daphne Howland • Updated Oct. 16, 2019