Alaska and Hawaii recycling programs feeling China market effects

A Chinese import ban on scrap shows how foreign trade decisions can cripple U.S. industries, like recycling.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 1, 2017

Logistically Minded: Rail freight rebounds spectacularly despite Hurricane Harvey

Despite rail's comeback and a decline in the unemployment rate, Florida and Texas lost thousands of jobs due to hurricane damage.

By Andy Burt , Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 27, 2017

Commercial drones receive new testing options

Now the White House wants to test commercial drones, but according to the Gartner Hype Cycle, public interest in drones has already peaked.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 27, 2017

US antitrust regulators approve COSCO, OOIL merger

What's next for an industry that's reached consolidation saturation?

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 26, 2017

FMCSA grants some ELD changes, exemptions

Drivers and carriers keep fighting the ELD mandate, but the FMCSA is giving them some leeway.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 23, 2017

White House set to ease drone regulations

A soon-to-be-released program could allow local communities to independently oversee drones flying below 200 feet, sources told The Wall Street Journal.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 20, 2017

Where can freight brokers find up-to-date information on compliance requirements?

A how-to guide for understanding some tricky rules and regulations.

By Vic Lance • Oct. 18, 2017

Trade tensions extend NAFTA talks to 2018

The fourth round ended on a sour note, as "new proposals" led to "conceptual gaps" among the negotiating parties, which will not be resolved quickly.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2017

Port of LA may seek to ban trucking companies who hire contract drivers

The issue of employment status surrounding truck drivers has led two city councilmen to take action, but its actual impact on the industry is unknown.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 18, 2017

Shortage of truckers hits potato farmers

Drivers protesting the ELD mandate are forcing some shippers to look for alternative means of transportation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 12, 2017

European market loses interest in diesel fuel

The European diesel downturn comes right as the EU plans to tighten emissions standards.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 12, 2017

Round 4: Will NAFTA talks end on time?

A two-day extension of the latest negotiating round leaves doubts as to whether the talks are on track.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 11, 2017

IATA joins WTO to enable electronic communication

The new communications system could foster trade growth within the air cargo industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 11, 2017

Senate committee passes self-driving vehicle bill, no lane for trucks

After a tense committee meeting discussing whether to include legislation for automated trucks in the SELF-DRIVE Act, two senators wrote their own bill.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 5, 2017

ITC seeks more details as solar sector battles over remedies in trade case hearing

More than 50 stakeholders crowded the ITC's hearing room to debate the merits of proposed tariffs as well as a quota and floor price in a 9-hour hearing Tuesday. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 4, 2017

Transport costs rising swiftly, warns J.B. Hunt

Back-to-back storms and high driver turnover are pushing trucking rates even higher this peak season.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 3, 2017

Daimler tests truck platooning in OR and NV

Platooning could be the gateway technology that leads to greater acceptance of driverless vehicles.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 2, 2017

Economics, not regulation, drives the green supply chain

While laws can help drive the debate in the green economy, ultimately supply chain managers must recognize the long-term benefits of sustainability.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 2, 2017

Will Puerto Rico be the last straw for the Jones Act?

The 97-year-old law has been waived three times in the past two months, due to its limiting — and in this case devastating — effects during crises.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 29, 2017

Brazil approves 'without restrictions' Maersk/Hamburg Sud acquisition

Though progress is slow, Maersk is gaining approval for its acquisition of Hamburg Sud — but it has come at a price.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 28, 2017

How to keep up with regulations and develop a nimble supply chain

Confounded by customs? Streamline importing and exporting with a holistic supply chain approach.

By Blake Shumate • Sept. 27, 2017

Without power, Puerto Rico's drug manufacturing left battered by Hurricane Maria

The FDA has been working with drugmakers to bring sites back online after the storm damaged much of the island's infrastructure.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Sept. 25, 2017

Port of Virginia aims to be the LA of the East Coast

A rough draft of new dredging projects would deepen the port's waters to 55 feet, making it one of the deepest ports in the nation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 25, 2017

How changes to NAFTA rules of origin could threaten supply chains

The growth of global sourcing since the deal was first signed complicates attempts to renegotiate some clauses.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 25, 2017

ITC finds injury to US solar manufacturers, sending tariff decision to Trump

The ITC will submit formal recommendations to the White House by November, after which President Trump has two months to decide on a final policy.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 22, 2017