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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 -
Edwin Lopez/Supply Chain Dive
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 -
Lighthizer 'looking at' exclusion process on 10% tariffs
The U.S. Trade Representative repeated the administration's message of "progress" in trade discussions but emphasized the need for enforcement to hold China accountable.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 27, 2019 -
FDA
Foreign suppliers subject to FDA inspection under new food safety plan for imports
The agency will beef up inspections domestically and abroad, and use mandatory recall authority to limit risks from the 15% of the U.S. food supply that is imported.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 27, 2019 -
New Colorado law lowers age for interstate trucking
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law a piece of legislation allowing adults as young as 18 to operate commercial vehicles for interstate commerce. First, it has to be legal at the federal level.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 26, 2019 -
Maersk expects trade uncertainty, fuel prices to wreak havoc in 2019
The carrier is in better shape than it was this time last year, but it's the hazy future that makes 2018's gains cold comfort going forward.
By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 22, 2019 -
Retailers warn of Brexit-induced tariff hikes
Without a withdrawal treaty between the U.K. and EU, tariffs of up to 45% on "everyday food items" could be coming soon, according to retail groups.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 22, 2019 -
John Deere's demand forecast in limbo amid trade uncertainty
An equipment purchase the size of a Deere tractor is an investment in the future of a farm, and uncertainty makes farmers hesitant to invest until the climate improves.
By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 21, 2019 -
La-Z-Boy adds surcharge to deal with tariff cost
About one-third of the products La-Z-Boy imports come from China and have been impacted by the 10% tariff that is currently in place.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 21, 2019 -
Truckers plan slow roll to protest ELDs, HOS rules
The protest will take place in Indianapolis, and the organizers say the timing was chosen to not disrupt traffic.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 21, 2019 -
Maersk strikes deal with refiner to secure low-sulfur fuel source
An adequate supply of low-sulfur fuel is essential to keeping the cost of the IMO 2020 transition in check, as 60% of a ship's operating cost is fuel.
By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 20, 2019 -
Honda to close 34-year-old UK plant, shift operations to Japan
The automaker said the decision is due to "unprecedented changes in the global automotive industry," while a labor union blamed the U.K. government's handling of Brexit.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 20, 2019 -
AstraZeneca adjusts supply chain for no-deal Brexit
The pharmaceutical company will change its packaging, duplicate testing and build inventory ahead of the impending Brexit deadline.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 19, 2019 -
US-China trade talks resume in Washington
High-level talks begin Thursday at the White House, preceded by deputy talks starting Tuesday.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 19, 2019 -
Tesla is rushing Model 3's to China ahead of tariff deadline
The Model 3, the company's cheapest car, is not yet available in China and deliveries on preorders are slated for this spring.
By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Trump considers tariff deadline extension, may meet with Xi
The potential March meeting between the two leaders is particularly significant because President Trump has said he and Chinese President Xi will work out the final deal themselves.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Trucking bottlenecks cost millions and they're getting worse
Since last year, truck speeds dropped by an average of about 9% in the top 10 bottleneck locations.
By Barry Hochfelder • Feb. 13, 2019
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