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(30 articles)RICO Case Against CH Robinson and TQL: Motion Disputes Heat Up
A civil RICO racketeering complaint has been filed against CH Robinson and Total Quality Logistics by six US trucking companies. TQL has filed a motion in Texas court to end the case, citing an Ohio f
Why Passive Compliance Fails: The Real Supply Chain Risk Crisis
New research from McKinsey reveals a critical gap in supply chain governance: while 95 percent of companies claim visibility into first-tier suppliers, only 42 percent can see tier-two and beyond. Thi
FMC Proposes $200K Vessel Fees and Import Curbs on Spain
The Federal Maritime Commission has proposed imposing a $200,000 per-voyage fee on Spanish-flagged vessels while simultaneously restricting certain goods imported from Spain. This regulatory action af
Tariffs Continue Reshaping Global Trade One Year Later
One year after Liberation Day, tariffs continue to exert significant structural pressure on global trade patterns and supply chain operations. The article reports that tariff policies are fundamentall
DP World Secures IATA Certification in US and Mexico
DP World has achieved IATA (International Air Transport Association) certification in both the United States and Mexico, marking an expansion of the company's compliance credentials in North American
Panama Criminal Probe Threatens Hutchison Port Operations
Panama's comptroller general is escalating a dispute with CK Hutchison by providing prosecutors additional audit material regarding former Panama Ports Company executives and port regulators. This cri
Pallets and Containers Now Regulated: New EU Compliance Burden Begins
The European Union has introduced new regulatory classifications that treat pallets, crates, and containers as regulated packaging, moving beyond their traditional status as logistics equipment. This
Liability Fears Drive Carrier Vetting Demands in Brokerage Market
The $604 million C.H. Robinson vicarious liability verdict is fundamentally reshaping how shippers evaluate freight brokers. Rather than leading with rate negotiations, enterprise shippers now demand
Avianca Cargo Gains GDP Certification in Madrid & Barcelona
Avianca Cargo has successfully obtained GDP (Good Distribution Practice) certification at both its Madrid and Barcelona facilities, a regulatory achievement that expands the airline's capabilities to
EU ETS Carbon Surcharges Lack Verification Mechanism
The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) extension to maritime and aviation shipping has introduced a critical operational friction point: shippers cannot independently verify whether carbon surcharges l
Trump Tariff Wall Returns: Forced Labor Enforcement Reshapes Global Supply Chains
The Trump administration is reinstating aggressive tariff policies with a specific focus on forced labor compliance, signaling a structural shift in how the U.S. will police international supply chain
US Sanctions Iran Airlines: Supply Chain Delays Ahead
The Trump administration has escalated sanctions against Iran's aviation sector with 36 new designations targeting not only Iranian carriers but also international firms providing support services. Tu
U.S. Import Bans Escalate Trade War, Threatening Supply Chains
The United States has announced new import bans as part of an escalating trade conflict, signaling a hardening of protectionist trade policy. This development extends beyond traditional tariff increas
Cyclospora Outbreak Exposes Food Safety Gaps as Regulators Face Budget Cuts
The recent Cyclospora outbreak during summer 2024 has exposed critical vulnerabilities in fresh produce supply chains, particularly around traceability and contamination detection. The parasite's diff
Court: Freight Brokers Face Negligent Hiring Liability Under State Law
A significant court decision has determined that freight brokers can be held liable for negligent hiring practices under state law, marking an important shift in regulatory exposure for the brokerage
CBP Seizes $10.75M Meth Hidden in Leek Shipment at Texas Border
On August 22, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted a commercial vehicle from Reynosa, Mexico, carrying a declared leek shipment. Sec
US 50% Tariffs and Iran Sanctions Reshape Global Supply Chains
The United States has announced aggressive new tariff measures, including 50% tariffs on select imports, combined with heightened Iran sanctions enforcement. This represents a significant escalation i
Cargo Theft Shifts to High-Value Targets in 2025
The cargo theft landscape has undergone a fundamental strategic shift in 2025, moving from volume-based opportunistic theft to precision targeting of high-value shipments. While CargoNet data reveals
Freight Broker Insurance Costs Soar 3X Following Legal Shocks
The freight brokerage insurance market is experiencing unprecedented disruption following two major legal developments in 2024: a May 14 Montgomery Supreme Court decision exposing brokers to motor-car
Freight Brokers Face Critical Insurance Gaps on Leased Trailers
Freight brokers managing trailer pools face a structural risk that many fail to recognize: their existing insurance policies often explicitly exclude coverage for trailers in active use on the road. C
358kg Meth Seizure on Louisiana I-12 Exposes Supply Chain
On Interstate 12 near Denham Springs, Louisiana, Livingston Parish deputies conducted a K9 traffic stop that uncovered approximately 789.56 pounds (358.14 kilograms) of methamphetamine concealed in a
Post-Montgomery Fraud Shifts: Brokers Harden Carrier Vetting
The freight brokerage industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in how it approaches carrier fraud prevention, driven by legal precedent and market maturation. Sean Dehan of Truckstop outlines how
Global Supply Chain Disruption: Legal and Operational Impact
Dentons has published a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing global supply chain disruptions affecting multiple industry sectors and their legal implications. This assessment examines how supply chai
Landstar Cuts 35,000 Carriers: Supply Chain Vetting Overhaul
Landstar System has eliminated more than 35,000 carriers from its approved network over the past four years, reducing its carrier pool by approximately 35%. This dramatic purge reflects a strategic sh
Truck Driver's $510K Fuel Card Fraud Exposes Payment System Gaps
A West Virginia truck driver admitted to stealing over $510,000 through a sophisticated fuel card fraud scheme that involved creating fictitious service stations on online payment platforms rather tha
US Tariffs Hit 60 Trading Partners as Trade War Escalates
The United States has expanded tariff coverage to 60 trading partners, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions that fundamentally reshapes global supply chain dynamics. This broad-based app
SeaLead Faces Fresh US Sanctions on Six Box Ships
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on six additional box ships operated by Singapore-based SeaLead, escalating enforcement actions against the carrier for alleged connections to Iranian
FDA Clears Taylor Farms Lettuce in Outbreak, Investigation Continues
The FDA has determined that lettuce from Taylor Farms, a major supplier to retailers like Walmart and quick-service restaurants including Taco Bell, did not contain the parasite responsible for a rece
FMCSA Revokes 10 More ELDs; Pattern Points to Systemic Compliance Gaps
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration revoked 10 additional electronic logging devices on a single day, continuing an enforcement tempo of approximately 4.9 devices per month. This latest ba
C.H. Robinson Dismissed From Fatal Crash Lawsuit
C.H. Robinson has been successfully dismissed as a defendant in a high-profile Florida wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a fatal multi-vehicle crash, marking a procedural victory for the 3PL in the