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

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

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

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

US allies retaliate against 'unacceptable' steel tariffs

Canada, Mexico and the EU swiftly responded with retaliatory measures on U.S. goods ranging from steel to felt-tipped pens.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated June 7, 2018

Chain Reaction: Tariffs are a test of supply chain resiliency

Tariffs and the electronic logging device mandate may have an unexpected effect on supply chains.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 1, 2018

US moves forward with steel tariffs on EU, Canada, Mexico

The 25% steel and 10% aluminum tariffs on imports from the countries will go into effect at midnight tonight.

By Edwin Lopez • May 31, 2018

UK food supply chain unveils Brexit 'manifesto'

More than 100 organizations banded together to outline key principles the U.K. should follow to secure food supply in light of Brexit.

By Edwin Lopez • May 31, 2018

US slaps 25% tariff on $50B of Chinese imports

The tariffs, meant to punish China for its intellectual property policies, came earlier than expected.

By Edwin Lopez • May 29, 2018

As PTC deadline nears, are Class I railroads ready?

Despite grants from the Federal Railroad Administration, railroads are left absorbing some of the costs of expensive positive train control infrastructure. 

By Shefali Kapadia • May 29, 2018

Right to Repair: State bills ask manufacturers to open up supply chains

Eighteen states are considering laws that would require manufacturers to make parts available for consumers that need repairs to bought products.

By Craig Guillot • May 29, 2018