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Uber calls on Congress for infrastructure investment, transportation technology
The ride-hailing company said the federal government can help pave the way for the onset of autonomous and electric vehicles.
By Chris Teale • March 29, 2019 -
May's agreement fails for third time, EU plans April 10 meeting
Parliament rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's withdrawal agreement for the third time with a vote of 344 to 286. May had offered her resignation if the legislation had passed.
By Matt Leonard • Updated March 29, 2019 -
Parliament to vote on how to move forward with Brexit process
Options include a no-deal break and a second referendum, although today's "indicative votes" are non-binding and do not guarantee the U.K. government will follow suit.
By Matt Leonard • March 27, 2019 -
New York's plan to reduce truck traffic with barges moves ahead
The RFP is part of the Freight NYC plan, which aims to modernize the city's freight system to keep up with growing last mile demand while mitigating road congestion.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 26, 2019 -
Contentious hearing unfolds on automation at Port of Los Angeles
APM Terminals wants to automate parts of the cargo handling process. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union is fighting against the plan. A Board of Commissioners has a decision to make.
By Matt Leonard • March 25, 2019 -
Williams-Sonoma shifts sourcing to plan for 25% tariffs
The question remains what impact planning for a tariff increase will have on the balance sheet this time next year.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 22, 2019 -
Supreme Court will not review California's driver classification standards
The denial by the U.S. Supreme Court is another victory for California's standards for who may be classified as a contractor and who is an employee.
By Andy Burt , Emma Cosgrove • March 21, 2019 -
State Department backs plan for postal treaty countries to set own rates
The Trump administration says the current rate structure of the Universal Postal Union is unfair, allowing Chinese retailers to ship to the U.S. at such a low price that it puts American companies at a disadvantage.
By Matt Leonard • March 19, 2019 -
Brexit plan must change 'substantially' for vote
Meanwhile, the British Chambers of Commerce downgraded its growth expectations for the U.K economy as a result of Brexit uncertainty.
By Matt Leonard • March 18, 2019 -
Suppliers and buyers clash over tomato trade policy change
The U.S. plans to withdraw from an agreement that set minimum prices for imported Mexican tomatoes and resume an investigation into Mexican tomato dumping.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 18, 2019 -
FMCSA will use ELD data to amend HOS rules
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration head Ray Martinez has recently been dropping breadcrumbs at industry events about possible new proposed hours of service rules.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 15, 2019 -
British Parliament votes to delay Brexit to June 30
The British Chambers of Commerce said the vote didn't provide much clarity for businesses, as they wait to see whether the European Union will approve the extension.
By Matt Leonard • March 15, 2019 -
Parliament votes in favor of Brexit extension
The British Parliament voted yesterday against a "no-deal" Brexit. Now the problem is finding an alternative.
By Matt Leonard • Updated March 14, 2019 -
Brazil and Canada win big from US-China trade war with record soy exports
Canada quadrupled its soy exports to China, a sign that tariffs intended to increase competitiveness of U.S. goods often have the opposite effect.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 13, 2019 -
Brexit agreement fails again, UK publishes 'no-deal' guidance
The guidance outlines how the U.K. government plans to avoid a hard border with Ireland and what will happen to tariffs should it leave the EU without an agreement.
By Matt Leonard • March 13, 2019 -
CMA CGM, Ikea, Port of Rotterdam to test new sustainable fuel
The new biofuel promises significant carbon reductions and does not require any engine modifications, but it's not immediately clear what the final product would cost.
By Matt Leonard • March 12, 2019 -
Parliament rejects Brexit proposal, business uncertainty lingers
The U.K. votes today on an agreement drawn up by Prime Minister Theresa May. If the motion fails, Parliament will hold further votes on whether to exit the EU without a deal or extend the March 29 deadline.
By Matt Leonard • Updated March 12, 2019 -
Rising revenue on all rungs of drug supply chain, Pew says
As pharmaceutical spending and PBMs take fire in Washington, the report aims to suss out the players pocketing a share as drugs make their way through the system.
By Les Masterson • March 11, 2019 -
FMCSA eases rules to upgrade from class B to class A CDL
The change is one of several regulatory attempts to ease the nationwide commercial driver shortage.
By Matt Leonard • March 7, 2019 -
Infrastructure, congestion cost carriers billions in fuel
Highway congestion costs trucking companies billions in additional fuel spend, according to a new study by the American Transportation Research Institute.
By Barry Hochfelder • March 6, 2019 -
BMW, Toyota: No-deal Brexit could make UK business untenable
The automakers say moving operations could be in the cards, depending on how Brexit negotiations unfold.
By Matt Leonard • March 6, 2019 -
FMC wrapping up investigation into detention, demurrage fees
In order to develop the commission's final recommendations, Dye has convened "innovation teams," set to meet in Washington, D.C. no later than April.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 4, 2019 -
US export losses from trade war pegged at $40B
Empty shipping containers in Asian ports are but a symptom of misaligned supply and demand caused by the ongoing trade skirmishes — and a symbol of billions in lost commerce.
By Rich Weissman • March 4, 2019 -
Ocean carriers need 'significantly higher' surcharges to offset IMO 2020 costs: study
AlixPartners estimated carriers operating Asia-Europe routes would need to increase surcharges by 40% to maintain their current financial standing. Asia-Americas routes would need to increase by 33%.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 1, 2019 -
Boeing shuffles supplies ahead of Brexit
The U.K. government raised the possibility of an extension to the March 29 deadline, but analysts say that would further add to uncertainty for businesses.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 27, 2019
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