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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 -
Opinion
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
SAP Ariba, Thomson Reuters add tax solution to global procurement platform
As cross-border commerce rises, technology improves and tax rules shift, the two companies see an opportunity to ease procurement’s global tax reconciliation process by helping get it right with the first invoice.
By Edwin Lopez • May 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
In the throes of bankruptcy, Suniva wants solar panel tariffs to shield manufacturing business
The manufacturer wants to stop the flood of cheap solar panels entering the U.S. from abroad, but a successful case could raise costs downstream.
By Peter Maloney • May 11, 2017 -
Westinghouse, Toshiba fallout spreads to supplier community
It’s a far too familiar story: Buyer bankruptcies causes suppliers to suffer as creditors take priority in payment hierarchies.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 11, 2017 -
TPP 11 talks may lead to $3 billion export loss for US, study says
New negotiations for a Trans-Pacific Partnership without the U.S. may lead to gains for every country except the one that left the deal.
By Edwin Lopez • May 10, 2017 -
States debate timing of ELD compliance for intrastate carriers
Large states with more lax hours of service regulations seek to avoid elevated implementation costs.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 10, 2017 -
Roughly 30% audits by one inspector noted critical violations
The problem with ethical sourcing is that the global business model was not made with compliance in mind.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 5, 2017 -
Latest FedEx driver misclassification suit settled for $227M
Drivers continue to gain ground against companies, asserting their status should be as employees, not as independent contractors.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 5, 2017 -
Knight-Swift merger receives green light from FTC
The speedy approval highlights the fragmented nature of the industry as well as the companies’ priorities.
By Edwin Lopez • May 4, 2017 -
Truckers fear ELD mandate’s side effects, aggravated capacity crunch
An open letter to President Trump details the myriad concerns facing truck drivers as they prepare for the ELD mandate later this year.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • May 4, 2017 -
Rising truck collisions in booming regions: A regulatory paradox
As California’s Inland Empire benefits from high growth, truckers and regulators face the unwelcome challenge of rising accident rates despite safety-first regulations.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 3, 2017 -
UK to monitor supplier payment terms in favor of small business
Buyers must now publish payment schedules, allowing suppliers to dispute late payments before the government.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How supply chains can prepare for Trump’s world of trade
Despite uncertainty, executives can begin running scenarios to identify risk and how best to mitigate it.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 1, 2017 -
New CDL requirement in AR teaches truckers to watch for human trafficking victims
Logistics networks can play a pivotal role in spotting and abetting human trafficking, and similar previous initiatives have proven successful.
By Jennifer McKevitt • April 28, 2017 -
It’s official: US will renegotiate, not exit, NAFTA
However, procedural delays by the U.S. have pushed back the timeline for official talks to August, at the earliest.
By Edwin Lopez • April 28, 2017 -
California Labor Commission rules that 4 more XPO drivers are employees
Misclassification cases for drivers continue to increase, but are unlikely to be resolved by the current administration.
By Jennifer McKevitt • April 26, 2017
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