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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 Matt Leonard • 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 Emma Cosgrove • July 26, 2019 -
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 Matt Leonard • 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 Emma Cosgrove • 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 Matt Leonard • July 23, 2019 -
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 -
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 Matt Leonard • 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 Matt Leonard • 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 Matt Leonard • 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 Matt Leonard • July 10, 2019 -
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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 Emma Cosgrove • 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 Matt Leonard • Updated July 10, 2019 -
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 Matt Leonard • 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 Shefali Kapadia • July 2, 2019 -
$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 Matt Leonard • 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 Ben Unglesbee • July 1, 2019 -
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 Matt Leonard • 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 Matt Leonard • July 1, 2019 -
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 Shefali Kapadia • 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 Shefali Kapadia , Emma Cosgrove , Matt Leonard , Morgan Forde • June 28, 2019