Risk/Resilience

New labor contract limits full automation at East, Gulf Coast ports

The International Longshoremen's Association says ports can deploy semi-automated equipment if workforce protection guidelines are followed.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 17, 2018

Air cargo industry warns of delays due to truck driver shortage

The driver shortage is a result of a long and winding road in the trucking sector, with effects rippling through all levels of industry. 

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 17, 2018

Economists: Trade wars could lead to drop in US exports

The rising costs of producing goods in the U.S. may lead to lower exports and could nullify the trade deficits gained from a drop in imports.

By Barry Hochfelder • Aug. 16, 2018

US, China to meet later this month to talk trade

The timing of the meeting will be critical with a flurry of tariff activity coming in late August.

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 16, 2018

CBP to kick off blockchain pilot next month

The agency is looking not only to explore how the blockchain could speed up international trade, but also to inspire private sector innovation. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 16, 2018

Rail leaders 'optimistic' about hitting train safety deadlines after federal warnings

Aspects of Positive Train Control must be implemented by the end of the year, something the American Public Transportation Association said is within reach.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 15, 2018

Walmart aims for 'zero waste' to landfills by 2025

The retailer is looking up and down its vast supply chain to stop contributing to landfills in Canada, Japan, the U.K. and U.S. in less than seven years.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 15, 2018

Retailers bring in record imports to beat tariffs

With good sales so far in 2018, retailers would rather order early than miss out on end-of-year sales opportunities, according to the NRF.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 13, 2018

Port of Amsterdam adds solar panels in sustainability push

Government incentives and the Paris Climate Accord are driving the changes at Europe's fourth largest port. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 10, 2018

UK port association says industry is not prepared for 'no deal' Brexit

Two-thirds of business leaders now think no deal is the most likely scenario for the negotiations, however.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 08, 2018

Not if, but when: How supply chains prepare for hurricane season

As Category 3 Hurricane Hector nears Hawaii, risk and logistics managers remember lessons learned from last year's series of devastating storms.

By Barry Hochfelder • Aug. 08, 2018

Transportation, warehouse employment falls by 1,300

The reduction of jobs shows an understanding of business cycles, indicating healthy, forward looking companies in the industry.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 06, 2018

Blockchain test traces Nestlé baby food ingredients

Recent widespread food recalls highlight the need to quickly and accurately trace the source of food products. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 05, 2018

Toyota will deploy 'Beta' hydrogen fuel cell truck this fall

The explosion of online commerce has reshaped the need for zero-emissions trucks, leading to lower fuel costs and a cleaner environment.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 03, 2018

Tariffs, production shifts create 'unfortunate condition' for Harley-Davidson

Shifting demographics and trade regulations have forced changes on the "115-year-old great American company."

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 02, 2018

China warns it could retaliate with tariffs on $60B

The announcement comes after the U.S. said it will consider raising tariffs from 10% to 25% on $200 billion of imports from China. 

By Shefali Kapadia • UPDATED: Aug. 3, 2018 at 10:20 a.m.

BNSF bans retrofitted tank cars from crude oil service

Tank car owners who invested heavily to upgrade fleets to 2015 safety standards face significant losses if railroads continue to limit their usage in favor of standards even more stringent.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 01, 2018

Logistics companies, Asian nations reap benefits of trade war

While some companies are struggling to figure out the best approach to overcome disruptions created by tariffs, other companies may be reaping the benefits of this turmoil.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 01, 2018

Engine-maker Cummins voluntarily recalls 500K trucks over faulty part

The recall will roll out in two phases, beginning this month, to replace a defective system that is creating excess emissions of nitrogen oxides. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 01, 2018

Could a vessel fire sink your company's supply chain?

Any disruption in a single voyage has a significant ripple effect.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 01, 2018

How an 11-day truck strike in Brazil hurt Unilever's top line

The consumer goods retailer saw its revenues fall 0.6% and sales decline up to 9% due to the strike.

By Edwin Lopez • July 31, 2018

How COSCO responded to a cyberattack on its systems

The attack shut down the carrier's customer service phone lines and emails in the Americas, forcing a contingency plan on one of the world's largest shipping lines.

By Edwin Lopez • July 31, 2018

Cyberattacks targeting the software supply chain nearly double

As more data are managed on the cloud, supply chain managers must understand the vulnerabilities of both emerging and legacy technology.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • July 30, 2018

COSCO restores service 5 days after cyberattack

Phone and email services are back to normal, although local websites in the Americas remain offline to ensure network security.

By Edwin Lopez • July 30, 2018

Mid-sized company executives worried about China trade war, NAFTA

Amid optimism around an economy now reported to be growing at a 4.1% pace, two-thirds of executives surveyed remain concerned about the pressure tariff escalations place on supply chains.

By Barry Hochfelder • July 30, 2018