One month in, the ELD mandate has mixed reviews

Driver productivity has decreased since the rule took effect, but fleets are reporting higher levels of satisfaction. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Jan. 30, 2018

Slow progress yields hope at the end of NAFTA round 6

The U.S. Trade Representative said the U.S. is committed to moving forward with the "important agreement" but hopes talks will accelerate soon.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 30, 2018

Chain Reaction: Auto industry leaders talk AVs, Trump taxes imported solar panels

From safety concerns to data privacy and security, lawmakers and industry leaders agree there needs to be some kind of federal standard for AV innovation.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 26, 2018

DHL predicts Japanese expansion via auto industry, manufacturing

Manufacturing in the automotive industry and high export levels are driving the nation's economic growth. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 26, 2018

Apparel brand to pay $2.3M settlement for factory hazards

Legal action and extensive remediation are forcing overseas manufacturers to improve safety conditions for workers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 25, 2018

Delaware is latest state to litigate over opioid abuse

Distributors deny a role in furthering illegal access to opioids, despite government attempts at finger-pointing.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 24, 2018

Trump issues 30% tariff on solar imports

The Trump administration issued a 30% tariff on crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and cells, which will decline over a four-year span.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 22, 2018

Leaked White House infrastructure draft suggests private investment on track

Details of the $1 trillion infrastructure spend were supposed to be unveiled this month, though reports have pointed to a possible overview being revealed during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address next week.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 22, 2018

Round 6: It's now or never for NAFTA

This week could very well determine whether NAFTA lives, dies or — as one outlet put it — is zombified, but the real bellwether will come in March.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 22, 2018

Mondelez, Ghana partner to reduce cocoa supply chain emissions

The food manufacturer will map land usage, improve farmer financing and introduce "climate-smart" practices to boost cocoa yield without raising emissions.

By Andy Burt • Jan. 19, 2018

Short-term rental trucks get temporary exemption from ELD mandate

The FMCSA granted a 90-day waiver requested by the Truck Renting and Leasing Association.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 19, 2018

Chain Reaction: (Don't) fight the future

Introducing a weekly roundup of news and insight regarding regulation and technology in the supply chain.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 19, 2018

Ocean Network Express ready to launch in 2018

The new carrier will begin accepting bookings in February and launch its first 33 sailings in April.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 18, 2018

The UK's 25-year Green Brexit plan shows supply chains' potential

The Green Brexit plan seeks to take advantage of the upcoming shift in supply chains to emphasize responsible sourcing of natural resources.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 12, 2018

Is NAFTA dead?

Currencies fell after Reuters reported Canada is convinced President Trump will soon pull the plug on the trade deal, but foreign onlookers seem hardly worried.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 11, 2018

New law brings DOT into fight against human trafficking

Active driver observation can make the difference between a crime interrupted and a crime gone unrecognized.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 11, 2018

Counterfeit Nike Air Jordans intercepted at Dulles International Airport

Counterfeit luxury items remain hard to regulate despite the efforts of CBP and maritime transporters.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 11, 2018

Los Angeles city attorney sues companies suspected of misclassifying port truck drivers

If the city wins the case, the companies may pay civil penalties up to $2,500 per violation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 10, 2018

Distributors fire back against opioid lawsuits

Facing a wave of lawsuits by cities nationwide and increased media scrutiny, the Healthcare Distribution Alliance wants to correct the record on its role within opioid supply chain.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 9, 2018

How you can run a greener supply chain

Find out how you can measure, reduce, and offset carbon emissions across your supply chain.

Jan. 8, 2018

FDA guidance urges food industry to use preventive controls

The guidelines, which offer clarification on the Food Safety Modernization Act, address remaining questions on an appropriate timeline for companies to issue food recalls. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 8, 2018

4 ways states will fund infrastructure projects in 2018

President Donald Trump's soon-to-be-revealed $1 trillion infrastructure plan will likely leave many states funding projects with P3s, bond issues, infrastructure banks and taxes and fees. 

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018

Rep. Shuster will focus on infrastructure bill before retirement

Rep. Bill Shuster plans to focus his final year in office on a "much needed" new infrastructure bill.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 3, 2018

The policy shifts that defined supply chains in 2017

The Trump administration played a big role in shifting value chains, but no rule was more newsworthy than the ELD mandate.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 22, 2017

World economies join together to enable e-commerce

The World Trade Organization's 11th Ministerial Conference concluded with a pledge to facilitate e-commerce and ease access to new markets worldwide.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 21, 2017