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

UPS slapped with $247 million penalty by New York Courts

"There were many, many people within UPS who consciously avoided the truth, for years," New York District Court Judge Forrest writes in the court opinion.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 31, 2017

Supreme Court to decide if it will hear ELD case next week

The high court's justices will convene next Thursday, but could still delay the decision if they need more information. Meanwhile, truckers are organizing in protest.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 30, 2017

Hapag-Lloyd, UASC close merger

Ten months after announcing their engagement, the two finally tied the knot — but the world of shipping is far different now from a year ago.

By Edwin Lopez • May 24, 2017

Making a case for dangerous goods, hazmat shipping compliance

Safety and compliance are challenging, but the right infrastructure and technology can mitigate risk and provide businesses a competitive edge.

By Robert Finn • May 24, 2017

FMC plan to develop pilot information portal fails to receive Senate funding

Labor-related concerns were cited by the Senate, but the project will likely move forward without the funding.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 23, 2017

How cities can help supply chains perfect the last mile

Urban planning and business collaboration could help cities better manage side effects of last-mile delivery, like congestion.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 22, 2017

NAFTA 2.0 begins: How the next year may transform the future of US supply chains

The USTR kicked off the process to negotiate NAFTA. Will business change as drastically this time around as it did after the first talks, 23 years ago?

By Edwin Lopez • May 18, 2017

Senate approves Jeffrey Rosen as DOT deputy secretary

Rosen will be second-in-command to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and is likely to play a key role in the administration's infrastructure initiatives.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2017

Industry associations urge USTR to 'do no harm' on NAFTA

Various retail associations, 18 senators and the Internet Association impressed the importance of the trade deal upon the USTR while highlighting key issues for improvement.

By Edwin Lopez • May 17, 2017

Senate confirms USTR nominee, making NAFTA 2.0's start imminent

The White House has long been anxious to renegotiate NAFTA, and Lighthizer's confirmation was one of the last hurdles to begin the U.S. process.

By Edwin Lopez • May 15, 2017

In a sign of the times, SC gas tax survives Governor's veto

Previously a taboo political move, legislators across the country are taking the initiative to raise funds for much-needed infrastructure improvements.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 15, 2017