How the White House's government overhaul will affect supply chains

Refocusing several key agencies' priorities could have implications for logistics, autonomous vehicles and infrastructure.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 27, 2018

LaZBoy CEO: 'It's an uncertain time for cost inputs'

Tit-for-tat tariffs are creating a fickle environment for companies with all-import business models.

By Edwin Lopez • June 26, 2018

'EU Blockathon' hopes to find a solution to eliminate counterfeits

The worldwide blockchain competition, hosted by the European Union Intellectual Property Office, is the first step in protecting supply chains and e-commerce sites from fakes.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 25, 2018

House bill aims to increase HOS flexibility

The legislation creates exemptions to hours-of-service requirements for short haul and agriculture truckers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 25, 2018

Chain Reaction: 9 automakers join data sharing platform — but will they share data?

The platform could help OEMs and suppliers address inefficiencies in the auto supply chain. But global supply chains beware — there are more tariffs coming.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 22, 2018

US Supreme Court clears the way for states to collect e-commerce sales tax

The high court overturned 'unsound and incorrect' precedent in its South Dakota v Wayfair decision. 

By Corinne Ruff • June 21, 2018

Shippers convert cargo to rail as trucking capacity tightens

Shippers are used to converting truckloads to rail when rates go up. But this time around, volumes may never revert back.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • June 21, 2018

New coalition will investigate how AVs could affect trucking jobs

The coalition, which includes the American Trucking Associations (ATA), hopes to assuage regulators' fears that autonomous vehicles (AVs) will take away truck driver jobs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 19, 2018

India, China retaliate against US tariffs

The reciprocal tariffs on more than 500 products are meant to cancel out any domestic economic gains from U.S import taxes.

By Edwin Lopez • June 18, 2018

US Senate exploring 'different possibilities' to pass AV START Act

Lawmakers could try passing the bill by unanimous consent, or tack it onto larger pieces of legislation before November's mid-term elections.

By Chris Teale • June 18, 2018

Chain Reaction: Tariffs could 'wipe out' tax law benefits

The former director of the National Economic Council told reporters the tariff tit-for-tat is just President Trump's negotiating style.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 15, 2018

Senate bill would repeal a tax on the sale of heavy-duty trucks

The repeal could potentially save trucking companies and truck dealers thousands for every sale of a new truck.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 15, 2018

Phase 2: Big Pharma expands its blockchain experiment

Two drug distributors and four Big Pharmas have now signed onto the MediLedger Project in hopes of creating an industrywide, blockchain-enabled traceability solution.

By Edwin Lopez • June 14, 2018

CBP mandates new security measures on air cargo

The Air Cargo Advance Screening program requires airlines to share data on cargo before loading it onto a plane. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 13, 2018

Rhode Island truck toll spreads fear of broader consequences

Trucking associations claim the truck-specific toll will lead to more congestion and higher prices for the whole economy.

By Nicole Ault • June 12, 2018

Global ports on edge amid threats of full-blown trade war

Hackett Associates partner Daniel Hackett said the Trump administration creates "unpredictability" for importers and exporters.

By Barry Hochfelder • June 12, 2018

SCOTUS refuses to review standardized federal trucking regulations

J.B. Hunt, along with other 3PLs and trucking companies, argue states — like California — should not be able to set their own wage and rest break rules that preempt federal law.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 12, 2018

Industry Pulse: Rail rates may rise after the Fed's interest rate hike

The freight industry has struggled to match capacity to accelerating demand, and now the Federal Reserve plans to check that acceleration by raising interest rates.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 11, 2018

Gap, H&M under fire for female labor conditions in Asia

A group of labor organizations singled out the brands in two reports, highlighting the need for long-term solutions to factory abuse.

By Nicole Ault • June 11, 2018

U.S. ports need $20B of infrastructure, authority says

The AAPA says that sum of multimodal and rail investment is what is still needed, despite the $155 billion ports are already adding during the next five years.

By Kim Slowey • June 11, 2018

Chain Reaction: Senate 'uncorks' tariffs bill

In other news, the Department of Homeland Security wants authorization to monitor private drones without consent for "potential threats."

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 8, 2018

CVSA's first Roadcheck since the ELD mandate took effect starts today

This year's event focuses on hours-of-service compliance, and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance anticipates discovering some violations of the ELD mandate.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 5, 2018

15 unexpected tariffs from US allies

Canada, Mexico and the European Union swiftly responded with retaliatory tariffs — but steel products weren't the only goods on their lists.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 4, 2018

Apparel brands take a closer look at sourcing after cotton ban

U.S. Customs and Border Protection filed a detention order for all cotton from Turkmenistan after discovering state-orchestrated forced labor. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 1, 2018

Ports shift operations as partly assembled auto exports drive growth

Auto parts usually face lower tariffs than fully assembled cars, leading automakers to alter their manufacturing and distribution strategies. 

By Barry Hochfelder • June 1, 2018