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(34 articles)US-China Tariff Rates: Current Duties & Supply Chain Impact
US-China tariff structures remain a critical determinant of supply chain strategy and landed costs for companies sourcing from or shipping to these two largest economies. This analysis examines curren
Policy, Not Consumer Demand, Will Drive Green Shipping
Freight forwarders have signaled that regulatory frameworks and policy mandates, rather than consumer demand or corporate sustainability initiatives, will be the primary drivers of the logistics indus
Outdated Shipping Regulations Threaten Global Logistics Competitiveness
The Shipping and Logistics Services Council (SLSC) has raised concerns that outdated regulatory frameworks are directly undermining the competitiveness of the global shipping industry. This advocacy-d
Retailers Fight Back Against $100B Supply Chain Fraud
Supply chain fraud has emerged as a critical operational challenge for retailers, with losses totaling approximately $100 billion in 2025. This represents a systemic issue spanning procurement, logist
Cargo Theft & Fraud: Modern Risks Require Digital Solutions
Cargo theft and fraud represent an escalating supply chain security challenge, with both traditional tactics and modern schemes threatening shipments across all tiers of logistics networks. The resurg
Updated Manufacturing & Warehousing Agreement Framework
Morgan Lewis has released an updated analysis of best practices and evolving standards in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics agreements. This guidance is particularly relevant as supply chain o
US Airforwarders Warn of IATA DAWB Standard Changes
US Airforwarders has become the latest logistics organization to publicly warn about upcoming changes to IATA's Dangerous Article Shipping (DAWB) standards, signaling growing industry concern about im
IATA's Direct Air Waybill Overhaul Creates Risk for Forwarders
IATA has implemented sweeping changes to the Direct Air Waybill (DAWB) framework that fundamentally alter contractual relationships between airlines, shippers, and freight forwarders. The changes, whi
2026 EU Customs Reform Ends Duty-Free Threshold
The European Union is implementing significant customs reforms effective 2026 that will eliminate the duty-free threshold for incoming shipments—a structural change affecting millions of parcels and e
ITS Logistics May Report: Broker Liability Risks in Supply Chain
ITS Logistics has published its May supply chain report focusing on broker liability—a critical risk management issue affecting freight brokers, shippers, and carriers across North America. Broker lia
Freight Fraud Surge: Supply Chain Risk & Prevention
Freight fraud represents a growing systemic risk to global supply chains, with incidents occurring across major trade lanes and affecting shippers, carriers, and freight brokers alike. The article exa
ITS Logistics Wins 2026 Fraud Fighter Award for Supply Chain Security
ITS Logistics has been recognized as a 2026 Fraud Fighter Award winner, underscoring the growing importance of fraud detection and prevention mechanisms within third-party logistics providers. This re
US Blocks Tariff Refunds for De Minimis Imports in Lawsuit
The US Justice Department has challenged a lawsuit seeking to reinstate tariff exemptions and secure retroactive refunds for de minimis shipments—low-value imports that traditionally fell below duty t
Supreme Court Ruling Expands Freight Broker Liability Risk
A recent Supreme Court ruling has significantly expanded the legal liability exposure for freight brokers, creating new operational and financial risks across the transportation and logistics sector.
Rail Safety Act Mandate Faces Industry Opposition Over Cost Concerns
The Association of American Railroads has launched a forceful critique of the Railway Safety Act, which was included in the Build America 250 Act transportation reauthorization bill and carries endors
DoJ Indicts Four Chinese Container Makers for Global Price-Fixing
The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed a major antitrust indictment against four Chinese shipping container manufacturers—CIMC, Shanghai Universal Logistics Equipment, CXIC Group Containers, and
Freight Fraud Fighters: 2026 Award Winners Reduce Theft by 60%+
FreightWaves has recognized six organizations as leaders in combating freight fraud through the 2026 Fraud Fighters Awards. Winners span both logistics operations (Arrive Logistics, ITS Logistics, RXO
Congress Passes CORCA to Combat Cargo Theft Crisis
The US freight industry reached a legislative milestone when the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) with a 348-60 vote, marking the first s
Norway Updates Cargo Securing Rules Starting June 2026
Norway will introduce updated cargo securing rules effective June 2026, marking a regulatory shift that will affect logistics operators, freight forwarders, and shippers transporting goods through or
Supreme Court Strips FAAAA Liability Shield for Freight Brokers
The Supreme Court of the United States has rejected a longstanding liability shield protection for freight brokers under the Freight Forwarder Accountability and Advancement Act (FAAAA). This ruling r
USPS Dimensional Pricing Changes Align with FedEx and UPS
The United States Postal Service is implementing a significant pricing adjustment that will round up any fractional inches in dimensional measurements across multiple services, effective July 12. This
USMCA Review Reaches Critical Decision Point—What's Next
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is approaching a critical juncture in its periodic review process, creating uncertainty for supply chain professionals across North America. This deci
Supreme Court Broker Liability Ruling Set to Raise Trucking Costs
The US Supreme Court's unanimous decision to hold freight brokers liable for negligently recruiting truckers with poor safety records represents a watershed moment for the trucking industry. This ruli
Supply Chain Experts Push Driver ID Verification Standards
Supply chain logistics experts are advocating for enhanced verification protocols that prioritize driver identification as a foundational element of broader supply chain security initiatives. This rec
Mitigate Cargo Risk from Trade Policy Disruptions
Trade policies represent a growing structural risk to supply chain operations, particularly for companies with complex international sourcing and distribution networks. This article addresses the crit
Supreme Court Revives Major Logistics Lawsuit with Industry-Wide Implications
The U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated a substantial lawsuit against a major logistics company, a decision with far-reaching consequences for the transportation and supply chain sector. This legal deve
Trojan Driver Scam: Inside Threat Reshaping Cargo Theft
The cargo theft landscape is shifting in dangerous ways. Rather than targeting warehouses or distribution centers with planted insiders, organized crime groups have evolved their tactics to recruit an
Ghost Carriers Defraud German Companies of Millions in Logistics Scam
Germany's logistics sector is facing significant losses from **ghost carriers**—fraudulent transportation operators that accept freight shipments but fail to deliver, disappearing with payment and goo
MD-11 Fleet Grounding Threatens Cargo Capacity as FedEx Defies Calls
Following the November crash of UPS Flight 2976 in Louisville—which killed 14 people including three pilots—Kentucky congressman Morgan McGarvey is pressing the FAA to permanently ground the McDonnell
Customs Compliance Becomes Critical During Supply Chain Disruptions
Supply chain disruptions have elevated the importance of robust customs and compliance frameworks across global trade networks. When logistics networks face strain—whether from geopolitical tensions,
Free Trade Agreements: Supply Chain Strategy & Tariff Optimization
Free trade agreements (FTAs) represent structural shifts in how supply chains operate globally, creating both opportunities and compliance obligations for logistics professionals. Thomson Reuters' ana
Supreme Court Case Threatens Freight Broker Model, Groups Warn
Transportation industry associations are expressing significant concern about an upcoming Supreme Court case that could fundamentally alter the regulatory landscape for freight brokers. The case has t
US Firms Recover Tariffs on Chinese Imports via New Refund System
A new refund system for tariffs paid on Chinese imports has launched, enabling US businesses to recover duties previously collected. This development represents a significant shift in how companies ma
France ELO Barcode Mandate: New Logistics Requirements
France has implemented a mandatory ELO barcode requirement for logistics operations, effective immediately. This regulatory mandate represents a significant shift in standardization requirements for c