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

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

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

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

The top 10 supply chain stories of 2017

Over the course of the year, we sought out news stories that revealed emerging trends in each aspect of the supply chain. Here's a list of the best stories, per topic.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 30, 2017

South Korea: Hamburg Süd must exit VSAs to merge with Maersk

Maersk agreed to South Korea's demands, but is still waiting for Hamburg Süd to make a decision.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 30, 2017

Federal Maritime Commissioner Doyle to step down in January

The Trump administration must now fill the two vacancies commissioners William Doyle and Mario Cordero left behind.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 28, 2017

NAFTA round 5 saw 'lack of headway,' but plenty of blame to cast

Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs said she is preparing for the worst, as the trade partners continue to clash over "extreme proposals."

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 22, 2017

FMCSA grants ag carriers a 90-day delay to ELD mandate

Agriculture and livestock haulers will not have to comply with the rule until March 2018, as the agency seeks to mitigate the rule's effects.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 22, 2017

Round 5: US loses NAFTA leverage with rise of new TPP

The longest round of NAFTA talks yet kicks off days after a new Trans-Pacific Partnership excluding the U.S. was announced.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 17, 2017

Ports worry tax reform clauses may derail infrastructure needs

Congress is making a mistake targeting private activity bonds in its tax reform, industry groups told the Senate Finance Committee.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 16, 2017

How do you create 5M apprenticeships? 3 practical considerations

While most employers may now be aware of apprenticeships, many still have questions about how to implement them and what they should look like.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 15, 2017

Amazon tells regulators it will not sell drugs

The e-commerce giant reportedly told Indiana and Tennessee regulators it would sell medical supplies from its new healthcare distribution centers.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 15, 2017

Martinez gains initial FMCSA approval from Senate

Trump's nominee intends to personally meet with disgruntled owner operators and small fleet owners regarding ELD implementation. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 13, 2017

Truck-only toll plan hits a snag in Rhode Island

The state's plan to install six tolling stations for infrastructure repairs will not be implemented until Spring 2018.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 13, 2017

Governors, state legislatures concerned about AV START Act language

National associations of governors, mayors and state legislatures wrote a letter to Senators John Thune and Gary Peters asking for clarification.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 10, 2017

'Hard' Brexit risks disrupting supply of thousands of drugs

A departure by the U.K. from the EU without a trade deal could imperil drug supply chains, a trade group of European drugmakers warned.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Nov. 10, 2017

Maersk, Hamburg Süd deal is inches away from close

China approved the purchase, leaving Maersk Line to wait for just two more nods before it can close the deal.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 10, 2017

USDA works on plan B for agriculture in case NAFTA talks fail

Secretary Sonny Perdue says pulling out of the agreement could have “some tragic consequences” for U.S. producers.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 10, 2017

Has Trump kept his supply chain promises? Let's review

Whether or not Donald Trump fulfills his campaign promises as president, his words are enough to jumpstart supply chain managers into action.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 9, 2017

Small fleets delay ELD adoption as deadline looms

Only 40% of 1,926 surveyed carriers are thus far compliant, while the remainder may rush to meet the deadline, pay a fine or leave the market.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 9, 2017

5 issues to follow, 1 year after Trump's election

Supply chain risk is at red flag levels due to business uncertainty … driven by politics.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 9, 2017