Regulator of the Year: Rebecca Dye, Federal Maritime Commission

Commissioner Dye has spent her career thinking of ways she could push supply chains to be more efficient, with just a "light touch."

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 3, 2018

US, Mexico and Canada sign new trade deal

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will replace NAFTA once ratified by the three nations' legislatures.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Dec. 3, 2018

Carriers scrap ships ahead of IMO 2020

A predicted wave of scrap has begun among ocean carriers as IMO rules loom and older vessels become more trouble than their worth. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 29, 2018

US will examine how to 'equalize' auto tariffs with China

China charges a tax of 40% on cars imported from the U.S., while the U.S. tariff on Chinese auto imports is 27.5%. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 29, 2018

Drone rules may not be finalized until 2022

Technical challenges, financing concerns and a lack of consensus over air traffic management best practices may push back regulatory timelines.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 28, 2018

Recycling industry petitions to be exempt from ELD mandate

The National Waste and Recycling Association estimates the mandate would cost $117 million and should be exempt from hours-of-service rules due to its drivers' many stops.

By Cody Ellis • Nov. 19, 2018

New fee structure to start Monday at Southern California ports

Southern California terminals will distribute fees for night gate funding beginning next week.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 15, 2018

Tariffs will increase medical supply chain costs by $160M, hospitals warn

In the letter to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the American Hospital Association warns tariffs will cause healthcare costs for consumers to rise.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 15, 2018

EPA moves to reduce truck emissions

The new 'Cleaner Trucks Initiative' will propose stricter emissions standards and 'cut unnecessary red tape,' according to the administration. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 14, 2018

To beat congestion, free up the curb for deliveries

A PwC report says the way to solve congestion in U.S. cities is repurposing existing structures and space into "staging areas" for supply chain and ride-share vehicles.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 14, 2018

To avoid tariffs, Honda shifts SUV production to China

The entire automotive supply chain faces rising prices and uncertainty around supplies as the trade wars linger and several car makers are making moves. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Nov. 14, 2018

As cargo peaks, port stakeholders worry tariffs may lead to a trough

The Port of Oakland's Efficiency Task Force met to discuss the effects of trade wondering how long will record cargo growth last?

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 13, 2018

New York City's next big congestion challenge hides in plain sight

Crowd-sourced logistics gives average drivers a new way to make extra cash and presents an already bursting city with a new traffic menace.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 12, 2018

For drone deliveries, the sky's the limit

Medical and package deliveries are key, while some cities participating in a new program by the Federal Aviation Administration are looking to logistics and border control.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 12, 2018

ATRI asks carriers to share ELD data for research

The American Transportation Research Institute hopes hundreds of companies representing the spectrum of fleets will participate so that regulators can better understand the trucking industry. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Nov. 11, 2018

Top ocean carriers reportedly plan global association

The six largest shipping lines are planning to launch a global association with the goal of standardizing practices, ShippingWatch reports.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 9, 2018

Amid tariff rush, China's exports to US grow 13%

Analysts expect front-loading to continue through the end of the year, as U.S. businesses rush to import before tariffs rise to 25% in 2019.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 9, 2018

How minimum wage hikes in 2 states will affect supply chains

Voters approved raising the minimum wage in Arkansas and Missouri, both of which have notable corporate residents and a significant number of warehouses.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 7, 2018

US businesses paid 'unprecedented' $4.4B in tariffs in September

The figure represents a 54% year over year increase, despite import value rising by just 10%. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 7, 2018

California Trucking Association sues to stop contractor classification test

New contractor classification standards throw a wrench in business as usual between owner-operators and freight carriers. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 5, 2018

Tariffs threaten The Container Store's turnaround

The retailer says it is working to mitigate the impact of new tariffs on Chinese goods, which made up 37% of its products last year.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 2, 2018

Air transport association sounds alarm on Brexit impact

Deal or no deal, Brexit will significantly slow airport supply chains, threatening the efficiency of air cargo operations in the U.K.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 31, 2018

IMO plan targets ocean plastic stemming from ships

The new plan acknowledges current regulations have not stopped ocean litter.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 31, 2018

IMO pushes low-sulfur rules forward despite calls for delay

Though the proposal to step out implementation had little chance of success, the shipping industry is still reacting with some anxiety as the 2020 deadline becomes official. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 26, 2018

Aston Martin eyes supply chain shifts as Brexit nears

Importing component parts by air is expensive, the automaker told Reuters, but it's still cheaper than not building cars at all.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 24, 2018