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(22 articles)Idaho Eliminates Non-Domiciled CDL Program, Tightens Driver Licensing
Idaho has eliminated its non-domiciled commercial driver's license program, effective immediately, requiring all future CDL applicants to establish state residency before obtaining credentials. This a
Bill Johnston Named Chair of WA Freight Council
Bill Johnston has been appointed as Chair of Western Australia's freight council, marking a leadership transition in regional freight governance. This appointment reflects the council's commitment to
USDOT Launches American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative, a strategic policy framework designed to reduce dependence on foreign supply chains and strengthen
India's Logistics Costs Hit Single Digits: Focus Shifts to Speed
India's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Logistics Division, through Rajesh Menon, has signaled a strategic pivot in the country's logistics landscape. With logistics co
South Africa, Kenya Target Trade Barriers in New Pacts
South Africa and Kenya are pursuing new bilateral and regional trade pacts designed to reduce trade barriers and facilitate smoother cross-border logistics operations. This development reflects broade
US Forwarders Oppose Customs Operations Cuts, Warn Supply Chain Impact
US freight forwarders and air cargo operators are mobilizing against proposed reductions to customs clearance operations, raising concerns about the structural capacity of the US import/export infrast
Supreme Court Invalidates Trump Tariffs Based on Emergency Powers
In a landmark decision with significant implications for U.S. supply chain operations, the Supreme Court has invalidated tariffs that were imposed using emergency powers, potentially reshaping the reg
UN Global Supply Chain Forum 2026 Confirmed for Saudi Arabia
The United Nations Trade and Development organization (UNCTAD) has confirmed that the UN Global Supply Chain Forum 2026 will take place in Saudi Arabia. This announcement represents a significant plat
Sharjah Waives Toll Fees for Oman Cargo Under New Corridor
Sharjah has implemented a toll gate fee waiver for cargo trucks originating from Oman as part of a broader Logistics Corridor initiative. This policy change directly reduces transportation costs for c
EU Low-Value Package Duty Rules: Logistics Industry Demands Phased Implementation
Major logistics operators are calling on EU regulators to implement a phased approach to new low-value package duty regulations, signaling industry concern over operational disruption and compliance c
USDOT 2026 Freight Strategy Reshapes US Supply Chain
The US Department of Transportation has released the Freight National Strategic Plan 2026, a comprehensive policy initiative designed to modernize and strengthen the nation's supply chain infrastructu
UK Scraps Fuel Duty Rise, Delivering Cost Relief to Trucking Sector
The UK government has reversed course on a planned fuel duty increase, a decision that provides immediate financial relief to the trucking industry and broader logistics sector. This policy reversal r
South Africa Opens Freight Rail to 11 Private Operators
South Africa has granted regulatory approval for 11 private freight rail companies to operate on the national rail network, marking a significant deregulation in the country's transport infrastructure
UK Logistics Sector Demands Policy Rethink for Growth
Logistics UK's new CEO Ben Fletcher has publicly criticized the UK government's approach to the logistics sector, arguing that policymakers fail to recognize logistics as a strategic economic driver r
Vietnam Strengthens Logistics Competitiveness Via Infrastructure & Digital
Vietnam is positioning itself as a critical logistics hub in Southeast Asia by pursuing a coordinated strategy combining physical infrastructure upgrades, digital technology adoption, and supportive g
China Strengthens National Freight Hubs to Boost Logistics Capacity
Chinese authorities have announced policy measures designed to reinforce national freight transport hubs, signaling a strategic focus on logistics infrastructure modernization. This development reflec
FMCSA Non-Domiciled CDL Rule: What Trucking Companies Need to Know
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) non-domiciled commercial driver's license (CDL) rule represents a significant shift in how interstate carriers manage driver licensing and com
Australian Retailers Push for Supply Chain Reform Amid Mounting Pressures
Australia's retail sector is mobilizing around a unified advocacy position demanding systemic supply chain reforms to address mounting operational and cost pressures. This coordinated push reflects de
Stop the Rail Merger Coalition Launches Opposition Campaign
The railroad industry faces a pivotal regulatory moment as opposition to the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger crystallized with the launch of the Stop the Rail Merger Coalition. Led by c
Nigeria Freight Forwarders Protest Dollar-Denominated Empty Container Sales
Nigerian freight forwarders have issued a formal condemnation of the practice of pricing empty containers in US dollars rather than local currency, signaling growing tension over operational costs and
China Strengthens Freight Transport Hubs to Boost Logistics
Chinese authorities have announced comprehensive measures designed to strengthen the nation's freight transport hub infrastructure. These policy initiatives represent a strategic effort to enhance log
Fuel Cost Recovery Rules Reshape Freight Payment Models
Australia's regulatory changes to fuel cost recovery rules represent a significant shift in how freight costs are calculated and passed through supply chains. These new policies are expected to reshap