Supply chains of steel: How tariffs will disrupt downstream manufacturing

While steel workers cheered tariffs, other industries are left scrambling to rework their sourcing, and jobs will likely be lost in the process. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 27, 2018

STB puts railroads on notice after shipper complaints

Responding to concerns from the National Grain and Feed Association and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the agency hopes to get railroads back on track. 

By Barry Hochfelder • March 23, 2018

Tech, retail industry leaders decry Trump tariffs on China

As threats of a trade war escalate, the technology and retail industries fear they'll face higher costs as a result of retaliatory tariffs. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 23, 2018

Chain Reaction: Uber crash won't stop automakers from developing AVs

News of a self-driving car fatally striking a pedestrian scared many consumers skeptical of autonomous vehicles, but industry leaders will push ahead with fine tuning the technology. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 23, 2018

New trucking bill sets sights on young drivers to ease capacity crunch

The DRIVE-Safe Act would allow 18-21-year-old truck drivers to cross state lines after going through a training program. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 21, 2018

ELD compliance rates jump 10 points as April 1 deadline approaches

CarrierLists' ongoing survey of compliance on the electronic logging device mandate shows drivers and trucking companies pushing up against the deadline.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 21, 2018

Chain Reaction: Wall Street could save infrastructure

Since the feds are slow to provide infrastructure funding, freight industries may turn elsewhere. It's becoming a burning need as automakers race to develop AVs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 15, 2018

FMCSA extends ELD deadline for agriculture truckers

Regulators hope the 90-day waiver will help truckers hauling agricultural products adopt the electronic logging device mandate with respect for the industry's complexity.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 15, 2018

EU ports warn of ocean freight bottlenecks post-Brexit

Tighter controls and customs inspections between the U.K. and European Union could lead to port congestion and delays for shippers.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 12, 2018

Chain Reaction: Tariffs are 'steeling' the headlines

President Trump imposed tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum, drawing sharp criticism; meanwhile AI continues to dominate the supply chain.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 9, 2018

Trump slaps on steel tariffs but spares NAFTA neighbors

Steel yourself for 15 days of elevated sourcing activity and price volatility as markets adjust to the 25% higher raw material costs for select metals.

By Edwin Lopez • March 9, 2018

A NAFTA deal may come down to political will

Trade officials warn time is running short as all three nations approach their political seasons. 

By Edwin Lopez • March 8, 2018

EU threatens retaliatory tariffs on Levi's jeans and bourbon

With supply chains and the global economy interconnected, it's imperative for companies to pay attention to the geopolitical landscape. 

By Rich Weissman • March 7, 2018

Economist warns job losses may follow tariffs at TPM 2018

The past two presidents also raised tariffs against China to protect U.S. jobs — but ended up costing the country more than it helped.

By Edwin Lopez • March 6, 2018

Chain Reaction: Industries eager to work on AVs, blockchain

Feds and business leaders met to discuss AVs last week, while various industries barrel ahead with innovation.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 5, 2018

Federal government backs litigation of opioid makers, distributors

States and cities are already suing the three largest drug distributors in the U.S. for their role in facilitating the opioid epidemic.

By Rich Weissman • March 5, 2018

USDOT says AV guidance for ports, rail, trucking will be available by summer

Federal, state and local officials and industry leaders gathered to discuss the implications of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation Summit hosted Thursday.

By Kristin Musulin • March 2, 2018

How Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs will affect sourcing

The tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum will prove especially taxing for an automotive industry that relies heavily on those raw materials. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 2, 2018

Driver misclassification battle roars on in California, hitting XPO

A new lawsuit alleges the trucking company's drayage subsidiary deprived workers of rest breaks and compensation by classifying them as contractors.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 28, 2018

E-commerce counterfeiters flourish despite CPB, ICE efforts

In a recent U.S. Government Accountability Office test, at least half of goods sold online by third party sellers were found to be counterfeit.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 28, 2018

Widening export-import balance could hurt US trade

According to Maersk's recent North American Trade Report, improved infrastructure and increased digitization could accelerate U.S. gains from trade.

By Barry Hochfelder • Feb. 27, 2018

Round 7: All signs point to even longer NAFTA talks

Negotiators hope to seal a deal by March 2018, but the accelerated timeline is fracturing as political interests ramp up.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 26, 2018

Chain Reaction: Consumers aren't crazy about self-driving cars

Corporate America views 2018 optimistically, and a new rule that would accelerate pork supply chains has a few downsides.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 23, 2018

Southwest adds international destinations for air cargo

The expansion comes as most freight modes are struggling to keep up with soaring demand.  

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 22, 2018

Miami International Airport gains Foreign Trade Zone status

FTZ status allows cargo handles to expedite their operations, leading to faster turnarounds.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 21, 2018