STB rejects Chicago rail bypass proposal

Great Lakes Basin Transportation failed to prove it was financially ready to build a new rail line.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 7, 2017

Port of Corpus Christi to begin dredging without federal help

Tired of waiting for delayed federal funds, the port commission advanced engineers $32.2 million to begin a much-needed dredging project.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 7, 2017

Despite progress, NAFTA deals will wait until round 3, ministers say

Top negotiators from Canada, U.S. and Mexico ended round 2 claiming great progress despite political tensions, but sources say tough topics have yet to be addressed.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 6, 2017

DACA 'wind down' may exacerbate workplace skill shortages

Many of the 800,000 people affected by DACA policy changes have employment authorization — but employers may not know who in their workforce will be impacted until it's too late to adjust.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 6, 2017

Nike agrees to third-party audits in new deal with Georgetown University

It's the first time the company has agreed to external audits to comply with a university's code of conduct.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 5, 2017

Round 2: Success in Mexico City may yield first set of NAFTA 'deals'

Tensions are high after President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw from the deal, but reports indicate negotiators are set up for success in this round of talks.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 1, 2017

Harrison details plan for CSX in letter to STB

The letter highlights several of the root causes of CSX delays and provides clarity concerning the chief executive's goals for the railroad.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2017

State, local agencies will phase in ELD compliance through April

The decision to delay marking non-compliant vehicles out of service until 2018 quells fears of a trucking industry capacity crunch.

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

Partially assembled bombs on cargo planes threaten global supply chains

America's TSA may change security protocols to protect passengers and cargo after security personnel discovered an "IKEA-style" bomb on a flight en route to Australia.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 29, 2017

STB plans hearing over CSX issues on Sept. 12

Industry stakeholders have called on the regulator to intervene and help improve the railroad's deteriorating service levels. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 28, 2017

Truckers' hours-of-service violations grow

The 2016 Roadcheck revealed fewer total violations, but a higher number of HOS violations by truck drivers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 25, 2017

US, EU advance collaboration efforts on manufacturing

The FDA has agreed to share more complete confidential information per the terms of a freshly inked agreement with other regulatory bodies.

By Jacob Bell • Aug. 24, 2017

What freight brokers need to know about the new food safety rules

Shippers, carriers and brokers are all affected by the FDA's new regulations regarding food transport, which seek to eliminate waste and contamination.

By Todd Bryant • Aug. 24, 2017

US urgently needs funding for freight infrastructure to keep economy moving

If states don't receive funding to build new roads and bridges, congestion will grow and productivity will wane.

By Kurt Nagle and Rich Cooper • Aug. 23, 2017

IATA considers cold chain standards for perishable foods

A worldwide standard for handling perishables could reduce waste in the food supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 23, 2017

First round of NAFTA talks end with clear timeline

A testy negotiating environment kicked off the talks, but the three neighbors' trade representatives agreed to maintain an expedited schedule.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 22, 2017

Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM invest in NYSHEX

The contracting startup, which seeks to address cargo no-shows and rollovers, now counts on four carrier partners and $13 million in Series A funds.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 22, 2017

White House scraps infrastructure council plans

The news comes after the discontinuation of two other advisory councils this week following comments from the president about white supremacists.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 18, 2017

Trump shuts down 2 business groups — but no love lost, yet

Even though he dissolved the manufacturing council, Trump's business relationships are unlikely to change.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 17, 2017

CSX troubles mount as STB investigates more changes

CSX's failure to provide data or evidence of improvement has led the Surface Transportation Board to request more information on planned progress.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 17, 2017

Round 1: NAFTA talks open with ambitious goals

The first of seven rounds of negotiations begins today, with Canada, Mexico and the U.S. discussing more than 30 topics — many of which are bound to be contentious.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 16, 2017

Trump signs executive order to streamline infrastructure approvals

The order rolls back environmental regulations and calls for federal review of "new major infrastructure projects" to be reduced to roughly two years.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 15, 2017

Feds hold sleep apnea test for truckers

The OOIDA says the test isn't necessary, but Sen. Chuck Schumer believes sleep apnea is tied to truck driver accidents and will continue to champion the mandate.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 15, 2017

USITC investigates Qualcomm-Apple suit

Apple enlists supplier support as USITC investigates the patent squabble with Qualcomm Technologies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 14, 2017

How to navigate labeling in a highly regulated, competitive marketplace

As a new FDA requirement goes into effect, manufacturers may struggle to sift through their labeling options without compromising cost efficiency and growth.

By Laura Johnson • Aug. 10, 2017