How should shippers prepare? 6 questions about IMO 2020

As carriers adjust to low-sulfur regulations, shippers and supplier industries must follow suit, creating lingering questions of whether the supply chain will be ready for the upcoming shift on Jan. 1, 2020. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 24, 2019

Amazon, DHL prepare for a hard Brexit

Sellers should have at least four weeks of inventory within the U.K. to fulfill orders in-country and consider placing inventory in warehouses outside of the country to fulfill EU orders, according to Amazon. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 23, 2019

Novo Nordisk stockpiles insulin over worries of no-deal Brexit

The pharmaceutical company plans to increase its insulin stockpiles to 18 weeks — compared to typical levels around seven weeks.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 22, 2019

BNSF chair: Railroading is in a sweet spot ... Don't screw it up

Matthew Rose painted a sunny picture of the industry he's leaving but offered warnings for those attempting to build on current good times. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 17, 2019

Businesses warn of disaster, disorder after Brexit deal defeated

The results of Tuesday's U.K. Parliament vote may drive companies to kick no-deal Brexit contingency plans into high gear, with just 72 days until the deadline. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Jan. 16, 2019

EPA: Pharmaceuticals in reverse supply chain are hazardous waste

A new regulation could prompt uncertainty as players in the pharmaceutical supply chain evaluate compliance. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Jan. 14, 2019

US-China trade talks extended, 'going very well'

Leaders on both sides praised the progress made during three days of discussions but so far are keeping mum on the details.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 9, 2019

3 forces that will move freight markets in 2019 … and 1 that won't

New regulations, operating models and economic changes will lead to shifting trends this year in trucking, ocean shipping and rail.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 7, 2019

US, China hold trade talks ahead of tariff hike

Both nations have expressed optimism surrounding negotiations, but will they be able to resolve deep-seated trade issues before March 1?

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 7, 2019

California publishes list of trucking companies with pending labor violations

After a 90-day waiting period, retailers and other companies that contract trucking services at ports will be on the hook for unpaid wages, unreimbursed expenses, damages, penalties and applicable interest owed to drivers. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 4, 2019

US manufacturing slows amid trade war with China

"Growth appears to have stopped. Resources still focused on re-sourcing for U.S. tariff mitigation out of China," said one unnamed respondent in the computer and electronics field in ISM's latest survey. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 4, 2019

Freightos: Ocean rates could rise 10% due to sulfur surcharges

Several shipping lines announced last year that bunker adjustment factors and surcharges would take effect on Jan. 1, one year ahead of the IMO 2020 deadline.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 3, 2019

UK preps emergency supply chain as Brexit nears 'cliff-edge scenario'

The country's Department for Transport awarded three freight contracts for carriers to ease congestion in case the U.K. leaves the EU in March without a new trade deal.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 3, 2019

The 30K piece puzzle: Brexit and the auto industry

A no-deal Brexit would hit automakers' top and bottom lines and could cost them 2.8 million sales over the next two years.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 3, 2019

US food producers brace for hit as Pacific trade deal goes into effect

Many food and beverage products exported from the U.S. are subject to tariffs, but competitors' products from Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership countries will eventually be duty-free.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 3, 2019

STB takes aim at railroads for charging late fees

The fees in question are meant to help avoid the nightmare scenario of the CSX transition to PSR, which was plagued by last-minute service changes, lost cars and delayed deliveries.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 3, 2019

FMCSA overrules California's stricter HOS rules

The decision fulfills the wish of the American Trucking Associations, which petitioned the FMSCA to interfere with California's regulations in September.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 2, 2019

Pacific nations welcome 2019 with new trade deal, tariff cuts

The CPTPP entered force Dec. 30, bringing with it a revision of trade rules between six countries: Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 2, 2019

Promised tariff relief for farmers uncertain in government shutdown

Farmers must decide whether to sell their wares at historically low prices or store them, waiting for a more favorable market.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 2, 2019

The hemp supply chain has a rare chance to get traceability right

Because of hemp's close relation to cannabis, which remains illegal at the federal level, hemp will likely be closely regulated by each state individually, which presents an opportunity for the industry. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 21, 2018

How the ELD mandate affected supply chains in 2018

Many carriers feared the electronic logging device mandate would permanently squeeze the trucking industry, but capacity appears to be rebounding.   

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 21, 2018

Supply Chain Dive's 10 best stories of 2018

Stories of transformation and disruption prevailed in the supply chain landscape.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 21, 2018

California tackled supply chain labor issues head on in 2018

Golden State courts and legislators took it upon themselves to clear up the difference between employees and independent contractors and hold shippers accountable.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 21, 2018

Federal AV legislation stalls in Congress

After months of negotiations and efforts to pass it, leaders declared the AV START Act dead in the U.S. Senate, with the new session starting in January.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 21, 2018

ELD effects ripple far beyond trucking — to air cargo

The electronic logging device mandate has changed the shape of transportation logistics, with effects spiraling into intermodal freight.

By Barry Hochfelder • Dec. 20, 2018