NY grants unemployment benefits to 2 contract workers

More and more courts are aligning with contract workers to retroactively provide them benefits, increasingly threatening the contract-based business models prevalent throughout the supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 17, 2016

Truckers refute speed limiter rule in public comments

The uneven application of the rule threatens to widen the speed gap and increase traffic fatalities, according to various comments.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 17, 2016

ITC to investigate effects of trade, borders on global supply chains

The special investigation is part of a triannual report on the effects of import restraints on the U.S. economy.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 13, 2016

The FAA has charged Amazon over $800K in hazmat violations

In three years, Amazon has delivered eight improperly filed or packaged items to FedEx or UPS, at times causing personal damage.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 13, 2016

Aviation industry adopts cap-and-trade at global meeting

The agreement will cost the industry up to $6.2 billion, but is not expected to curb its rapid growth.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 10, 2016

Are pharmaceutical supply chains ill-regulated?

An investigation into pharmaceutical suppliers' waste management practices reveals faulty enforcement of safety and environmental standards in India.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 10, 2016

With sulfur cap pending, IMO releases emission reduction guidelines

Increased regulation means shippers may face increased pricing due to a sudden demand for clean energy.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 5, 2016

South Africa accuses 5 shipping lines of price fixing

The allegations reflect rising distrust of the shipping industry as global trade falls.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 30, 2016

SOLAS compliance deadline adds strain on shippers

The enforcement grace period for verifying container gross mass ends Saturday, sparking compliance concerns.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 29, 2016

Obama administration reveals guidelines for self-driving cars

The guidelines were a necessary first step to allow and regulate driverless interstate travel and provide safety standards.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 23, 2016

New CA emission limits force business leaders into action

The Port of Los Angeles failed to meet emission reduction goals in July, prompting the installment of a special task force to ensure compliance.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 20, 2016

Customs brokers debate benefits of single window systems

CBP is reportedly considering integrating the Automated Commercial Environments with systems in Mexico and Canada.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 19, 2016

Flood control and deeper harbors pass Senate through WRDA bill

The House of Representatives will be next to consider the reauthorization legislation.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 18, 2016

CA climate laws a case study for procurement professionals

Contrary to business fears, previous state experiments suggest business flight does not follow tighter carbon emission standards.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 15, 2016

Uber ruling suggests contractors cannot engage in class-action suits

The decision sets a legal precedent threatening the success of other lawsuits against logistics companies and distributors claiming widespread misclassification.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 8, 2016

Manufacturers call for clarity on FSMA import rules

Manufacturers are looking to rectify problems within their supply chain before the Foreign Supplier Verifications Programs rule goes into effect in 2017.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 7, 2016

US pushes suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The federal government has a large role in setting the procurement standards nationwide.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 1, 2016

ELD rule could lead to 20% rate hike

The rule, coupled with a newly proposed speed-governor mandate, could induce a ground transport capacity crunch.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 31, 2016

CA bars funding for coal-export terminals to reduce emissions

California's recent policies are raising doubts over the government's right to restrict commodity access for environmental reasons.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2016

DOT proposal for speed-governed trucks could increase safety, but delay transport

Some operators worry mandatory speed caps would decrease overall freight transport capacity, while others espouse the safety and cost benefits.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 28, 2016

New import data tool allows 2-year value tracking by country, HTS code

The International Trade Commission's web-based interface may help supply chain managers anticipate new supply markets for raw inputs.

By Robert DePaolo • Aug. 25, 2016

Deaths at Chinese Apple contractor spark ethics questions

What responsibility befalls executives for human rights violations in their supply chains?

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 23, 2016

CA judge removes hurdle for World Logistics Center

Moreno Valley, CA's city council approved the 2,610-acre warehouse project last year, but various lawsuits have delayed its development.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 22, 2016

Freight association challenges new on-time-performance rule

The challenge is part of a recent tug-of-war between freight and passenger trains to determine right of way. Losing the battle, freight trains are calling the courts.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 18, 2016

Benefits of new federal standards for fuel use in big trucks is a few years away

The American Trucking Association declared itself cautiously optimistic about the final rule, which requires up to 25% reductions in carbon emissions during next 10 years.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 17, 2016