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CBP warns forced labor could be used in these 5 products
CBP's Withhold Release Orders allow the agency to detain the affected goods when imported until their legal provenance can be determined.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 3, 2019 -
Tariffs on $7.5B of EU goods take effect
The new tariff rates will be limited to 10% on large civil aircraft and 25% on agricultural and other industrial products, according to USTR.
By Morgan Forde , Emma Cosgrove • Updated Oct. 18, 2019 -
UPS granted FAA approval for commercial drone deliveries
The FAA certification will allow the carrier to officially launch Flight Forward, its dedicated drone delivery subsidiary that it announced earlier this year.
By Morgan Forde • Oct. 1, 2019 -
USPS withdraws contract termination notices after UPU commitment
A sigh of relief spread across the USPS stakeholder community Wednesday after the vote.
By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 30, 2019 -
Tariffs threaten to dampen holiday spending
Retailers have little room for error at a time when consumer confidence is showing cracks, an AlixPartners study finds.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 27, 2019 -
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The Backroom: Riding the tariff rollercoaster
No business likes uncertainty. Over the past several months, retailers that rely on goods shipped to the U.S. from China — a significant swath of the industry — have faced a highly uncertain landscape.
By Liza Casabona • Sept. 26, 2019 -
US, Japan sign trade deal to lower tariffs on agricultural goods
Japan will lower or eliminate tariffs on agricultural imports from the U.S. worth $7.2 billion, potentially helping U.S. export supply chains that have suffered amid recent trade conflicts.
By Cathy Siegner • Updated Oct. 8, 2019 -
UPS pays $2.25M to settle EEOC claims it denied pregnant women light duty
Experts have said pregnant workers must be provided with the same access to light duty that other employees receive.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 25, 2019 -
US will remain in Universal Postal Union after compromise vote
"The Union is intact," said Universal Postal Union Secretary-General Bishar A. Hussein at a press conference following the vote.
By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Sept. 25, 2019 -
Coalition of shippers and carriers seeks zero-emission ocean shipping
The Getting to Zero Coalition announced this week it would begin a push to decarbonize the ocean shipping industry in line with Paris Agreement targets.
By Matt Leonard • Sept. 24, 2019 -
US-Mexico tomato deal comes with heavy inspection burden, worrying buyers
Walmart's Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs James R. Bailey reportedly wrote to the Commerce Department that "such intensive inspections do not seem proportionate to the risk."
By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 23, 2019 -
Japan, South Korea trade war escalates with supply chains caught in the middle
Tensions have been heating up between the two countries since last year, coming to a head this week as Japan and South Korea have removed each other from their preferred trading partner lists.
By Morgan Forde • Sept. 19, 2019 -
Trump administration threatens California emissions authority as state continues EV-focus
California passed six EV-related bills this legislative session, but its zero emissions vehicle rebate program could be threatened by EPA's actions.
By Catherine Morehouse • Sept. 19, 2019 -
Industry should advocate for Trump's trade and immigration reforms, says USDA head
The president is agriculture's "best advocate," Sonny Perdue told attendees at the United Fresh Produce Association's Washington Conference.
By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 19, 2019 -
76% of shippers using route, load optimization in sustainability efforts
A survey found the reasons for adopting green initiatives was fairly evenly split between public perception, regulation and cost savings.
By Matt Leonard • Sept. 19, 2019 -
UBS: Tariffs, store closings mean easy pickings for off-price retailers
As other retailers cancel orders, opportunity abounds for stores like TJ Maxx to buy inventory at even deeper discounts.
By Matt Leonard • Sept. 18, 2019 -
Vice President Pence touts USMCA as a 'template' for future trade deals
In addition to touting $33 billion in savings to be gained from cutting "red tape" trade regulations, Pence hinted the agreement, once ratified, could give the U.S. leverage in ongoing trade negotiations with China.
By Morgan Forde • Sept. 18, 2019 -
USMCA promises streamlined shipments and customs — if it passes
Chapter 7 of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement would consolidate data sets and create greater efficiency in brokerage, panelists said at the CSCMP Edge conference in Anaheim, California.
By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 17, 2019 -
UPS reaches $8.4M settlement with US government for overcharging on deliveries
The logistics provider was accused of overcharging federal agencies for delivery services on a contract with the Government Services Administration.
By Matt Leonard • Sept. 16, 2019 -
EEOC: Union Pacific ignored doctor's opinion of worker recovered from tumor
Employers violate the ADA if they claim an employee with medical restrictions poses a safety risk but cannot show a "direct threat," EEOC has said.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 13, 2019 -
Trump: US will delay Oct. 1 tariff increase on Chinese goods by 2 weeks
A 25% tariff on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods was set to increase to 30% on Oct. 1 but is now delayed until Oct. 15 "as a gesture of good will," Trump said Wednesday.
By Matt Leonard • Sept. 11, 2019 -
California Senate passes bill making it more difficult to classify workers as contractors
Assembly Bill 5 has divided the industry, with unions relaying support for the bill and carriers in opposition on the grounds it will hurt independent truck drivers.
By Matt Leonard • Updated Sept. 11, 2019 -
Manufacturer to pay $1M for terminating workers who participated in OSHA investigation
The court's punitive damages award is the largest ever assessed under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Amazon and Wayfair could raise prices to offset tariffs: Bank of America
Bank of America estimates Amazon could have to raise its prices by 2.1% to 2.6% while Wayfair could bump up prices by 4.6% to offset a 15% China tariff.
By Matt Leonard • Sept. 6, 2019 -
NLRB: Misclassifying workers does not violate NLRA
The issue of classification has been a major consideration within the transportation industry over the last few years, as lawsuits indicate employers used the status to skirt obligations such as overtime and meal breaks.
By Katie Clarey • Sept. 3, 2019
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