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Logistics companies call for 'basic infrastructure' investments
Sound infrastructure will be necessary to handle the large volume of trucks on the roads — driverless or not.
By Morgan Forde • May 17, 2019 -
Will autonomous trucks eliminate focus on HOS?
Not having to worry about these regulations can lead to faster shipping times, autonomous truckmaker Embark's head of public policy said Thursday.
By Matt Leonard • May 17, 2019 -
Walmart: Tariffs will lead to higher prices
The increase in tariff rate and the potential impact of a proposed tranche four list on consumer goods have come at a particularly bad time for Walmart as it seeks to speed up fulfillment to match Amazon.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 17, 2019 -
Tranche 4 shakes up apparel and footwear supply chains after escaping earlier tariffs
China is currently the United States’ largest supplier of textiles and apparel, accounting for nearly 36% of total imports in 2017 according to the World Bank.
By Morgan Forde • May 16, 2019 -
Tranche 4 tariffs by the numbers
"If tariffs are set to 25%, the effect will be dramatic," said A.T. Kearney's Johan Gott.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 16, 2019 -
Macy's: Tariff tranche 4 is 'the big one'
The retailer has worked for years to move production of private label goods out of China, but the country remains "an important piece of our overall mix," CEO Jeff Gennette said
By Emma Cosgrove • May 16, 2019 -
Tech products make up 'more than half' of new $300B tariff list
Experts say technology companies are likely to pass these costs along to the consumer. One analysis said tariffs could raise the price of an iPhone by as much as 14%.
By Matt Leonard • May 15, 2019 -
Package growth not enough as USPS posts $2B losses
The U.S. Postal Service's financial instability and failure to meet service goals raises concerns for shippers and 3PLs that often rely on USPS for last-mile deliveries.
By Matt Leonard • May 15, 2019 -
FMCSA seeks comment on proposed driver age pilot
Proponents of the change say it would get more drivers on the road at a time when the industry struggles to fill roles.
By Matt Leonard • May 15, 2019 -
In US-China tariff poker game, health supply chains stand to lose
Tariffs on medical equipment and supplies, plus duties on imported steel and aluminum, could result in millions of increased costs for the healthcare industry and U.S. patients.
By Barry Hochfelder • May 15, 2019 -
US formally begins process for tariffs on $300B
The list includes raw materials and finished goods across dozens of industries, touching nearly every U.S. business — and in turn, every consumer.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 14, 2019 -
Trade war escalates: China, US to raise tariffs
Implementing tariffs on the remaining $300 billion worth of Chinese goods would affect nearly every industry that imports anything from China, from a small component to a finished product.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 13, 2019 -
Top waste companies hurting for drivers amid immigration uncertainty
Waste Management CEO Jim Fish's comments on federal inaction turned heads at WasteExpo. Republic Services, Waste Connections and WCA Waste also offered insight into the challenges they face.
By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2019 -
Trump says 'no rush' to reach a trade deal as 25% tariffs take effect
The president suggested businesses "go to a new source" and repeated a previous threat to add 25% tariffs to another $325 billion of Chinese imports.
By Shefali Kapadia • Updated May 10, 2019 -
Imports to reach 'unusually high levels,' anticipating 4th round of tariffs
Although no official notice or date has been set for another round of tariffs, the National Retail Federation said retailers will attempt to move up merchandise shipments.
By Matt Leonard • May 10, 2019 -
China threatens 'necessary' retaliation to tariff hike
Economists say retaliatory tariffs from China likely won't have a significant effect on the U.S. economy due to the trade imbalance, but agriculture could take a hit.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 9, 2019 -
End of tomato agreement triggers 17.5% tariff
The two sides of this debate — U.S. importers against the termination and U.S. growers in favor — are still holding their corners, but the governmental players on both sides seem somewhat confident a resolution will come eventually.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 8, 2019 -
US Trade Representative confirms 25% tariff hike for Friday
Less than a week's notice on a tariff increase leaves companies with little to no time to adjust their supply chains to mitigate the financial burden.
By Shefali Kapadia • Updated May 8, 2019 -
HOS changes to be published, open for comment next month
It's not clear what the proposed changes will look like, but they will be open for public comment until late July, according to a regulatory update from the Department of Transportation.
By Matt Leonard • May 6, 2019 -
Trump: Tariffs on $200B Chinese imports will rise to 25% Friday
The president made the announcement in a pair of tweets, indicating he is displeased with the timeline of U.S.-China trade negotiations, calling progress slow.
By Shefali Kapadia , Emma Cosgrove • Updated May 6, 2019 -
Report: Mexico mulls tariffs on US as payback for border slowdown
Truck delays at the U.S.-Mexico border have reached up to 24 hours over the past month after roughly 750 Customs and Border Protection agents were reassigned to handle incoming migrants instead of processing incoming goods.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 2, 2019 -
Mexico passes labor law crucial to USMCA ratification
Despite this seemingly good news for President Trump's top priority this year, the USMCA may be in more trouble than ever amid opposition from labor leaders and Republican lawmakers.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 1, 2019 -
Is progress enough? Forced labor risk persists in cotton supply chains
The government of Uzbekistan has largely rid the country' cotton production of child labor and forced labor is on the decline, but many major western companies continue to boycott.
By Matt Leonard • April 29, 2019 -
Maersk adds digital customs clearance in industry first
The move is the latest by the largest ocean carrier in its quest to become a one-stop-shop for shippers.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 29, 2019 -
Timeline: To Brexit and beyond. What's next for supply chains?
The U.K. leaves the European Union Jan. 31. It will have until the end of the year to renegotiate individual trade and regulatory agreements with member states before formally exiting the EU and setting out on its own.
By Morgan Forde , Matt Leonard • April 29, 2019
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