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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 -
Montgomery County Planning Commission
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 -
FDA
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 -
Truck driver association fires back against pro-logging device court arguments
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association argues the ruling violates Fourth Amendment rights.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 16, 2016 -
US will lose ground if Congress spurns trade deal, says UPS chief
The Trans-Pacific Partnership has come under fire during the presidential campaign, so trade advocates are attempting to salvage the deal by extolling its benefits.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Trade groups protest shippers who flagrantly abuse lithium battery cargo regulations
The actions of a minority of shippers threatens all battery transport.
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 16, 2016 -
US exports to China must be certified as mosquito free
The Agriculture Transportation Coalition expressed concerns the new requirement for U.S. exports could add costs and time delays.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 13, 2016
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