Chain Reaction: (Un)happy Infrastructure Week!

Ports are frustrated by the lack of funding options, even as one railway gets what it needs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 18, 2018

Negotiators blow past NAFTA deadline but plan to resume talks

House Speaker Paul Ryan set the stage for a dramatic week of negotiations, but instead saw NAFTA talks wind down to irresolution.

By Edwin Lopez • May 18, 2018

Tit-for-tat tariffs call for closer calculations

Should the worst happen, companies need to ensure global supply chains are prepared to handle disruption.

By Gary M. Barraco • May 15, 2018

Chain Reaction: White House organizes AI summit

On Capitol Hill, Maersk and UPS were among the industry representatives testifying to Congress on blockchain's use cases.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 11, 2018

Alphabet, FedEx, Uber to participate in DOT drone program

Ten local municipalities with private partners will develop drone pilot programs to help the Department of Transportation craft regulation for drone use.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 10, 2018

Blockchain baffles pharma supply chains

At an event hosted by the Center for Supply Chain Studies, the FDA, biopharma industry and blockchain service providers gathered to discuss practical implementation for the drug supply chain.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 8, 2018

Can teenagers safely solve the truck driver shortage?

The trucking industry is sharply divided over new legislation that would allow drivers under the age of 21 to transport goods across state lines.

By Barry Hochfelder • May 8, 2018

Round 9: The final NAFTA countdown

After a full month of talks, negotiators are racing to get a new deal up for votes during both the U.S. and Mexico's lame duck legislative sessions.

By Edwin Lopez • May 7, 2018

White House considers executive action against Chinese telecom companies

The telecom supply chain is in for upheaval if the U.S. cracks down on Chinese suppliers over national security concerns.

By Rich Weissman • May 4, 2018

Chain Reaction: Localizing the auto supply chain may not work

With NAFTA negotiations winding down, the U.S. is still pushing "America First" policies. In other news, Nikola sues Tesla over electric truck patent infringement.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 4, 2018

How to manage warranty, regulatory and 
commercial litigation risks in the auto supply chain

The auto supply chain is subject to many risks, but this how-to guide can help you take the first steps toward securing your supply chain.

By Mark Aiello and Andrew Fromm • May 2, 2018

New California independent contractor test assumes all workers are employees

The "ABC test" could finally put an end to the truck driver misclassification debate.

By Kate Tornone • May 2, 2018

Trade uncertainty threatens air freight boom

Data from the International Air Transport Association revealed slower growth in February, indicating a downturn in air cargo volumes. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 30, 2018

What the Denham amendment means for the trucking industry

While the amendment could streamline interstate commerce, some industry groups argue it would create safety issues for drivers.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 30, 2018

Chain Reaction: The FAA amendment could spell bad news for the trucking industry

The amendment could further complicate ELD implementation despite providing streamlined break rules for truck drivers. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 27, 2018

Drayage battle heats up in California

Labor advocates are facing off against industry groups over a bill in the California Senate, which would hold shippers liable for using a trucking company with labor violations.

By Edwin Lopez • April 26, 2018

Suppliers raising steel prices up to 10% amid tariff uncertainty

If U.S. steel manufacturers are unable to meet increased demand, steel prices could rise even further. 

By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2018

As India, China drug industries mature, FDA scrutiny an overhang

Rising numbers of warning letters have put production quality in focus, just as both countries turn further toward novel drug R&D. 

By Ned Pagliarulo • April 23, 2018

The Drug Supply Chain Security Act: A progress report

Five years in and one enforcement extension later, pharmaceutical companies still have a long way to go to fulfill the goal of true traceability.

By Edwin Lopez • April 23, 2018

Top challenges facing drug supply chains

Issues like compliance and cold-chain shipping are just two of the hurdles that medicines have to overcome when getting from manufacturers to patients. 

By Ned Pagliarulo , Edwin Lopez • April 23, 2018

COSCO may sell Long Beach terminal to clear OOCL deal

U.S. regulators are scrutinizing the deal, worried a major terminal may fall under a Chinese state-owned enterprise's control.

By Edwin Lopez • April 23, 2018

Chain Reaction: Trump flirts with rejoining Pacific trade deal, but it was just a tease

In other trade news, tariffs are having their intended effect on the steel industry, but other industries are scrambling to absorb high costs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 20, 2018

Manufacturers voice concerns as steel prices skyrocket

The rising prices, a reaction to tariffs announced last month, are "killing" American businesses, according to some manufacturers.

By Shefali Kapadia • April 20, 2018

China announces formal ban on 32 scrap categories

According to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, this ban will take effect in two phases — half at the end of 2018 and half at the end of 2019.

By Cole Rosengren • April 19, 2018

Supreme Court appears hesitant to overturn 'antiquated' sales tax precedent

During oral arguments in South Dakota v. Wayfair, some justices suggested Congress may be better equipped to tackle the issue. But states and companies are looking for a firm decision.

By Corinne Ruff • April 18, 2018