Regulation: Page 51
-
Grupo Mexico successfully acquires Florida East Coast Railway
Grupo Mexico, which already owns a 26% stake in Union Pacific, now has another holding to help its clients transport goods within the U.S.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • July 20, 2017 -
ELD mandate faces new opposition in Congress
Various initiatives seek to modify, study or delay the rule's implementation through legislation focusing on regulatory costs.
By Jennifer McKevitt • July 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The US' official NAFTA negotiating objectives
The U.S. will renegotiate the landmark trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in a month. Here is the document that will guide negotiators.
By Edwin Lopez • July 17, 2017 -
FDA suggests 1-year delay on serialization rules for pharma supply chains
The regulators were concerned the industry would not be ready to comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act requirement, according to the draft guidance.
By Edwin Lopez • July 13, 2017 -
Opinion
Game of Thrones 2017 preview: hazmat transport edition
Professionals transporting dangerous goods must have a lot of questions about the way Cersei and Daenarys are dealing with flammable substances and maritime transport.
By Ben Arens • July 13, 2017 -
Trump orders greater 'Buy American' enforcement, placing supply chains under the spotlight
The move is part of the president's plans to use old regulations to advance his trade agenda and bolster U.S. production.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • July 12, 2017 -
Japanese lines open ONE holding company, operating office
Despite various pending regulatory approvals, the Japanese lines are moving full speed with their plan to begin operations by April 2018.
By Jennifer McKevitt • July 10, 2017 -
Reuters: New 'America First' food aid shipping rules dropped over high costs
The president was considering a rule that would require all shipments of food aid to be carried on U.S. flagships, but further review revealed this would have spiked logistics costs.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • July 6, 2017 -
Japanese lines celebrate after EU approves joint venture
Despite a deferred decision from the U.S. and rejection from South Africa, K Line, NYK and MOL said they had received all approvals necessary to begin the joint venture.
By Edwin Lopez • July 5, 2017 -
Spain's port strikes end as parties reach new deal
A few details must still be resolved, but the dockworkers have called off all planned strikes as employers guaranteed 100% retention despite a 10% salary drop.
By Edwin Lopez • June 30, 2017 -
DOT reforms FASTLANE grant to support new goals
The repositioned infrastructure plan will rely on greater private and state funding to accomplish its goals.
By Jennifer McKevitt • June 30, 2017 -
ONE explores appeal, trade lane exit after South Africa's rejection
The merging Japanese lines are exploring all options to secure their deal's success, showing how important consolidation is to the industry.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 29, 2017 -
FedEx CEO designs new tax reform plan to replace BAT-dependent GOP proposal
CEO Fred Smith's new plan is still being finalized, but a Bloomberg report found it proposes raising the gas tax, employer Medicare taxes and a minimum offshore income tax to raise $1 trillion without a border adjustment tax.
By Edwin Lopez • June 28, 2017 -
New Senate legislation would authorize the FAA to allow drone delivery
Commercial drones may soon be approved by the FAA, but many companies still haven't perfected the technology.
By Jennifer McKevitt • June 26, 2017 -
Aerospace manufacturers seek FAA approval of 3-D printed parts
As manufacturers accelerate production using 3-D printing, regulators with safety concerns may delay progress.
By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • June 22, 2017 -
'Buy American' policies could disrupt supply chains, but compliance is critical
The Chamber of Commerce warned against the adoption of "Buy American" policies in NAFTA 2.0 earlier this week.
By Rich Weissman • June 16, 2017 -
FMCSA stakeholder meeting reveals systemic challenges, tension within trucking industry
"We don't need more trucks and drivers, we need to use the ones we have efficiently," said Greer Woodruff, J.B. Hunt.
By Edwin Lopez • June 13, 2017 -
Supreme Court refuses to hear ELD mandate case
The battle over the Department of Transportation's final rule is over. Now, the war extends to the devices' implementation.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 12, 2017 -
FMCSA targets CDLs in bid to reduce trucking's driver shortage
The move aims to ease drivers' entry into the industry and decrease the regulatory burden, but more chronic problems continue to plague the transportation sector.
By Jennifer McKevitt • June 12, 2017 -
UPS requests 4 exemptions to ELD mandate
UPS' requests illustrate exactly the type of challenge inherent in universal compliance with federal regulations.
By Jennifer McKevitt • June 12, 2017 -
Labor Department loosens enforcement of joint employer rule
The decision alters the landscape in the battle over worker misclassification, but the National Labor Relations Board is still holding on to Obama-era standards.
By Edwin Lopez • June 8, 2017 -
Chicago rail bypass project faces more hurdles, as STB demands more information
The regulators delayed a decision over the proposed 261-mile bypass over filing deficiencies and a lack of transparency.
By Jennifer McKevitt • June 7, 2017 -
US and Mexico strike sugar deal, averting a potential trade war
American producers of the sweetener have refused to endorse the agreement between the North American trading partners, increasing the chance the pact could collapse.
By Christopher Doering • June 7, 2017 -
Modern slavery prosecutions multiply in the UK
In the second year of the U.K.'s Modern Slavery Act, prosecutors charged four times as many companies for violations as they did in 2015.
By Jennifer McKevitt • June 6, 2017 -
TX raises intermodal truckload weight limit on roads by ports
Truckers will now be able to carry up to 100,000 pounds of freight 30 miles from a Gulf Coast port of entry, for a fee that will help boost infrastructure.
By Jennifer McKevitt • June 5, 2017
Previous
