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

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

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

Mileage may vary: ELD week 1 yields mixed results for truckers

Drivers and law enforcement appear to be equally unprepared for mandatory electronic logging devices.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 20, 2017

Transportation workers at risk as fatal work injuries surpass 5,000

Freight industry regulation is designed to mitigate risks for workers, but that only works if the rules are followed. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 20, 2017

ELD day one: How the mandate is shaking up the industry

Now that implementation has begun, trucking companies and market analysts weigh in on how the ELD will change daily operations.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 18, 2017

The GOP tax bill is law. Here's how it could affect supply chains.

President Donald Trump signed the tax bill today. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for various U.S industries.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 18, 2017

City of LA may ban trucking companies that misclassify drivers

A new report investigates the legal possibility of banning said companies from operating on city-owned property, including the port.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 18, 2017

San Francisco law limits delivery robots

The new law limits how many last-mile robots companies can deploy at a time and where they can test them.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 13, 2017

Why small businesses are against tariffs on foreign solar suppliers

Industry leaders say the tariffs will cripple U.S. solar manufacturing and cost at least 80,000 jobs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 11, 2017

EU clears COSCO's purchase of OOIL

Regulators found that the shipping industry's competitiveness would not suffer from the mega-merger.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 6, 2017

Amazon pulls pharmacy wholesaler application in Maine

Amazon told regulators last month it does not intend to sell drugs, and the state filings alone would not allow them to do so. Instead, they permit the company to distribute medical devices, supplies or drugs from its warehouses.

By Shannon Muchmore • Dec. 6, 2017

California judge rules COSCO-affiliated port truckers were misclassified

Truck drivers have filed more than 800 wage claims in California, saying they've been misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 6, 2017

Brokerage rates may rise if ELD mandate prompts a capacity crunch

Industry experts predict a 5-10% capacity crunch following the ELD mandate, which could drive up brokerage rates.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 5, 2017

Postage increases to shed inflation-related limits

The USPS' proposed price increases could rise to five additional cents per package, which could drive businesses away from the post office.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 5, 2017

The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2017

The awards recognize the industry's top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 4, 2017

Regulatory Shift of The Year: ELD Mandate

Supply chains may have seen the rule coming for years, but are they prepared for its full effects?

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 4, 2017

Maersk closes deal with Hamburg Sud

After a year of regulatory scrutiny, Maersk closes the deal and increases its market share to 18.6%.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 1, 2017