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  • Carriers ask Panama Canal to push back start date for new toll structure

    The Panama Canal has proposed a new rate structure that would take effect the same day as the new IMO regulations. Carriers say they need more time to prepare.

    By July 31, 2019
  • CBP to pilot voluntary data collection on e-commerce shipments for security

    Customs and Border Protection claims additional data on origin, content and recipient could help it screen high-volume, small package e-commerce shipments for dangerous items and could expedite border clearance.

    By Morgan Forde • July 29, 2019
  • PierPass traffic fee at Ports of LA, Long Beach to rise 1.9% in August

    Traffic Mitigation Fees at the ports will increase by roughly $1 to $32.12 per TEU or $64.24 per 40-foot container.

    By Morgan Forde • July 28, 2019
  • Rail service is at an all-time low, shippers tell House committee

    The testimony supported the view that under the priorities inherent in precision-scheduled railroading, railroads are more focused on investors and regulators than customers. 

    By July 26, 2019
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    Trucking groups lobby against excise tax on new trucks

    The groups say the fee, which funds the Highway Trust Fund, could add thousands of dollars to the cost of a new heavy-duty truck or trailer, while getting rid of it would allow them to afford cleaner, safer trucks.

    By July 26, 2019
  • Harley-Davidson avoids massive EU tariff hike

    Had the EU import tariff been approved at 31% and increased to 56% in 2021 as planned, it could have been a poison pill.

    By July 24, 2019
  • With Boris Johnson as UK leader, analysts see greater chance of a no-deal Brexit

    Both Moody's and Goldman Sachs put out research notes Tuesday increasing the risk of a no-deal Brexit as Johnson prepared to takeover the transition out of the European Union.

    By July 23, 2019
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    DOL opinion clarifies 'sleeper berths' guidance for truck drivers

    The letter reverses earlier guidance that said employers could only exclude eight hours of a worker's sleep time from pay in trips of 24 hours or longer. 

    By Morgan Fecto • July 23, 2019
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    US e-commerce platforms struggle to rein in counterfeit products

    The USPTO says application volume has been overwhelming for the agency and has made it increasingly difficult to verify trademark claims.

    By Morgan Forde • July 23, 2019
  • New bill would increase access to capital for small manufacturers

    Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, and Rep. Tom Reed, R-NY, introduced the legislation earlier this week saying it will make loans more available for manufacturers and provide incentives for them to grow.

    By July 17, 2019
  • Industrial water use down nearly 43% since 1985

    The United States Geological Survey credits regulations for the drop in water use in industrial and public supply over the last decade.

    By July 16, 2019
  • Port of LA Harbor Commission stands by initial vote to approve Maersk terminal automation

    The vote came after the Los Angeles City Council vetoed the board's previous decision to allow APM Terminals to use automated cargo handlers.

    By Morgan Forde • July 12, 2019
  • Commerce Department seeks comment on online counterfeits

    The department is looking for recommendations on how best to stop the sale of fraudulent items through online third-party marketplaces. 

    By July 11, 2019
  • Textile sourcing from India, South Korea grows with trade war underway

    Sourcing from China went up also, but large jumps in other countries are likely signs of buyers seeking alternative supply sources to avoid tariffs. 

    By July 10, 2019
  • Pigs at Keenbell Farm are pasture raised by 3rd generation farmer CJ Isbell in Rockville, VA, on Friday, May 6, 2011.
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    Long-term contracts leave US pork suppliers out of tariff aid

    Many American producers will see no benefit from a government purchase contract since the affected farmers already have long-term contracts with JBS, the processor that won the bid.

    By July 9, 2019
  • California Senate could hand port automation approvals to the state

    The bill says the State Lands Commission, which would take on the task of approving projects, should consider potential job losses when deciding whether an automation project should be approved. 

    By Updated July 10, 2019
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    The complexities of 'Made in America'

    Maker Katie Stack explains the difficulties of being a small business owner during a game of political chicken over tariffs. 

    By Kaarin Moore • July 3, 2019
  • Report: Supply chains cause 40% of food waste in North America

    As companies and countries move forward with plans to reduce food waste, they'll need better data.

    By July 2, 2019
  • US proposes tariffs on $4B EU imports

    The latest duties comprise a supplemental list, adding on to tariffs proposed in April on $21 billion worth of goods, covering several food products and whiskey.

    By July 2, 2019
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    $16.5M settlement in XPO misclassification suit gets preliminary approval

    A federal judge approved the agreement last week. Payout amounts for 847 plaintiffs will be based on their time working with XPO.

    By July 2, 2019
  • Consumer sentiment fell in June amid tariff threats

    One measure of confidence found that it had fallen to its lowest levels since September 2017. 

    By July 1, 2019
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    Port of LA sued after canceling container hub agreement

    The contract was reportedly aborted after the Harbor Performance Enhancement Center was unable to gain support from the local union.

    By July 1, 2019
  • LA City Council vetoes APM Terminals' automation permit

    The permit will now go back to the Port of Los Angeles Harbor Commission which will look more closely at the economic impact.

    By July 1, 2019
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    Trump: US won't impose tariffs on $300B Chinese goods 'for the time being'

    China and the U.S. will resume negotiations and avoid a further escalation of the trade war "for at least the time being," Trump said.

    By June 29, 2019
  • 4 arguments from 7 days of USTR tariff hearings

    More than 300 witnesses testified across 55 panels, detailing the purpose and problems with the proposed list four tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods.

    By , , , Morgan Forde • June 28, 2019