Economics, not regulation, drives the green supply chain

While laws can help drive the debate in the green economy, ultimately supply chain managers must recognize the long-term benefits of sustainability.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 2, 2017

Will Puerto Rico be the last straw for the Jones Act?

The 97-year-old law has been waived three times in the past two months, due to its limiting — and in this case devastating — effects during crises.

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

Brazil approves 'without restrictions' Maersk/Hamburg Sud acquisition

Though progress is slow, Maersk is gaining approval for its acquisition of Hamburg Sud — but it has come at a price.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 28, 2017

How to keep up with regulations and develop a nimble supply chain

Confounded by customs? Streamline importing and exporting with a holistic supply chain approach.

By Blake Shumate • Sept. 27, 2017

Without power, Puerto Rico's drug manufacturing left battered by Hurricane Maria

The FDA has been working with drugmakers to bring sites back online after the storm damaged much of the island's infrastructure.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Sept. 25, 2017

Port of Virginia aims to be the LA of the East Coast

A rough draft of new dredging projects would deepen the port's waters to 55 feet, making it one of the deepest ports in the nation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 25, 2017

How changes to NAFTA rules of origin could threaten supply chains

The growth of global sourcing since the deal was first signed complicates attempts to renegotiate some clauses.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 25, 2017

ITC finds injury to US solar manufacturers, sending tariff decision to Trump

The ITC will submit formal recommendations to the White House by November, after which President Trump has two months to decide on a final policy.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 22, 2017

Round 3: NAFTA gets wonky

The last two rounds were easy compared to the challenges negotiators will face in Ottawa this weekend.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 22, 2017

Big Pharma builds blockchain prototype to stop counterfeits

The MediLedger Project brings together the pharma supply chain stakeholders to build a system that could register and verify drugs, without compromising data.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 21, 2017

Senate bill denies human trafficking felons access to a CDL

It's a step in the right direction, but Truckers Against Trafficking believes the bill should affect more than just CDL holders. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 21, 2017

CBP delays FTZ's entry into single-window platform until Dec. 9

Digitization may be a buzzword in 2017, but delays in ACE-implementation show just how difficult the process can be in reality.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 15, 2017

The 'Space Race' of the trucking industry

Senators Gary Peters and Ed Markey raised concerns over job displacement and safety as Congress considers setting a federal regulatory standard for autonomous trucks.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 15, 2017

FMC supply chain innovation project report to be revealed this fall

Ocean cargo transparency improvements could soon appear via a national supply chain portal.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 14, 2017

USDOT announces voluntary rules for self-driving cars

The release marks another step forward in the push to accelerate CAV development.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 13, 2017

STB postpones CSX 'listening session' due to Irma

The regulator did not want to take the railroad's attention away from its duty to restore operations.  

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 13, 2017

How 9/11 forced efficiency upon supply chains

The rise of data-driven customs processes since 9/11 have translated into bottom-line gains for supply chains, while safeguarding the country's security.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Sept. 11, 2017

WA implements pay-per-mile tax pilot to solve funding gap

State and local infrastructure support and repair don't end simply because owners navigate toward more fuel-efficient vehicles.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 11, 2017

Attempt to delay ELD enforcement fails in House vote

Despite a last-ditch effort to push back ELD mandate implementation by two years, truckers will face new regulation piled on top of old rules that may be in need of a makeover.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 8, 2017

Trump signs $15B disaster relief bill

More funds are expected to help relief and rebuilding agencies contend with the damage wrought by the latest two hurricanes to hit the mainland U.S.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017

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