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EU-Canada deal provides silver lining during anti-trade year
The deal will reduce 98% of industrial tariffs and reduce intermediate costs between those regions.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Courts uphold ELD mandate, hopes dim for opposition – what’s next?
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the OOIDA’s challenge to mandated electronic devices, which will force small carriers to adapt to the controversial rule.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Supply chain management is a priority for GSK as Brexit looms
The UK’s decision to leave the EU has benefited the company in terms of operating costs but threatens to disrupt access to talent and capital, which could harm its competitive advantage.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 31, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Why supply chain professionals should disagree with Trump and Clinton on trade
The TPP promises to lower 18,000 tariffs and drive export competitiveness
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 27, 2016 -
Modern slavery allegations burn clothing supply chains
ASOS, Marks & Spencer and Uniqlo were recently implicated in child labor and unsafe workplace scandals, highlighting enforcement failures.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 26, 2016 -
Creditors must file Hanjin claims in South Korea immediately
A New Jersey judge recently rejected Ashley Furniture’s plea to offset debts to Hanjin with credits suggesting the claim be filed in South Korea instead.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 24, 2016 -
FMC clears Ocean Alliance in first step to launch
If approved in Europe and China, the four carriers will surpass 2M and THE Alliance in shipping capacity.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 24, 2016 -
U of Michigan survey: Large fleet managers say diesel pain point starts at $3 per gallon
Managers of smaller fleets said when the price of diesel rises to $3.50, they would opt for fuel-saving technologies
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Where Trump, Clinton stand on supply chain issues
Both candidates said they would bring back manufacturing jobs and talked tough on trade during Wednesday night’s debate, but how will they do it? We looked at their platforms to find out.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 20, 2016 -
Pepsi pushes suppliers to meet higher environmental, waste and health standards
The company’s sustainability plan directly responds to international regulations on sugar intake and environmental footprint.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 19, 2016 -
Microsoft publishes ‘due diligence’ checklist to ease cloud transitions
Supply chain executives can reference the tool to ensure the systems they contract comply with international privacy and security regulations.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 18, 2016 -
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
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