COSCO will put Long Beach terminal up for sale

The sale will be run through a U.S. trust fund as a condition for its merger with OOCL.

By Edwin Lopez • July 9, 2018

'Fragile' food supply chains at risk if Brexit deal isn't reached

Brexit negotiations may be even more in flux after the recent resignations of two U.K. leaders.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 9, 2018

Oakland port director calls for stronger trade with Japan

But tariffs have already shaken the U.S.-Japan trade relationship.

By Nicole Ault • July 9, 2018

Chain Reaction: EU considers lifting auto tariffs on US imports

No one wants a trade war, and the EU may be the first to cave to some U.S. demands.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 9, 2018

FMCSA denies ELD exemption for small trucking companies

"We are puzzled and disappointed at the response from the agency," said Todd Spencer, president of OOIDA, adding he hopes Congress will move forward with a solution.

By Edwin Lopez • July 6, 2018

US, China hit each other with $34 billion in tariffs

China's Commerce Ministry accused the U.S. of "igniting the largest trade war in economic history." 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 6, 2018

Tariffs sucker-punch high-debt companies like Harley-Davidson

While the motorcycle company retains good financial strength, significant risk and high debt have investors keeping close tabs on Harley. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 5, 2018

Tariffs drive price inflation, hitting metal buyers

One furniture company with a U.S.-based supply chain is expecting a $5 million increase to its cost of goods sold — just from steel.

By Edwin Lopez • July 3, 2018

Plastic ban creates corporate headache for Amazon, Pepsi

The latest ban on single-use plastic in one of India's states could cost companies $2.2 billion annually. 

By Nicole Ault • July 3, 2018

65% of procurement professionals say regulations increase business risk

While the fundamentals of mitigating risk and reducing costs remain the same, the complexity of risk has increased with the regulatory landscape in flux. 

By Rich Weissman • July 2, 2018

ELD mandate a 'burden' for small fleets

Technology providers could help change this perception by helping fleets see ELDs as a competitive advantage, according to the survey.

By Nicole Ault • July 2, 2018

Air freight coasts 'sideways' amid trade slowdown

For the second month in a row, growth of air cargo supply exceeded demand. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 2, 2018

COSCO, OOCL deal gets green light from China

The approval puts COSCO just a step away from being the third-largest carrier on the seas, but the fate of a terminal in Long Beach is still at stake.

By Edwin Lopez • June 29, 2018

China's scrap ban demands new game plans for steel companies

In an earnings call, Oregon-based Schnitzer Steel cited uncertainty about China's latest scrap ban on shipments.

By Nicole Ault • June 29, 2018

Chain Reaction: Foxconn's new plant tests Trump's America First policy

The Foxconn project in Wisconsin is a perfect example of foreign investment and jobs coming back to the U.S., but not all U.S. companies may be up for bringing their global supply chains home.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 29, 2018

Latin America: The next frontier in warehousing?

A booming e-commerce market is attracting warehouses, but politics and infrastructure pose challenges to growth.

By Jen A. Miller • June 28, 2018

Fill limits aren't the only way to control opioid supplies

As opioid supplies decrease, shortages indicate that government-mandated fill limits aren't always the best solution.

By Nicole Ault • June 28, 2018

UK Parliament approves expansion plan for Heathrow airport

Air cargo traffic is growing at the London-area airport, and air freight could take on greater importance as trade shifts in the wake of Brexit. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • June 27, 2018

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

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

'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

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