#regulatory-change
(23 articles)De Minimis Suspension Requires Importers to Overhaul Shipment Data
The suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment starting in mid-2025 represents a structural shift in U.S. import operations. Previously, shipments valued at $800 or less could bypass formal customs
Supreme Court Ruling May Reduce Number of Trucking Carriers
Schneider executives have signaled that an upcoming Supreme Court ruling is expected to narrow the ranks of trucking carriers in the market. This regulatory development may reshape competitive dynamic
FMCSA Sleeper Berth Pilot Moves Forward with New Flexibility Rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has advanced its pilot program to test more flexible split sleeper berth requirements for commercial truck drivers. The initiative seeks to determine wh
USTR Launches USMCA Review: Supply Chains Face Uncertain Timeline
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has advanced to the next phase of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) review process following the decision not to extend the pact automatically this
MPCI Now Mandatory: What Supply Chain Pros Need to Know
A significant compliance mandate has taken effect requiring all supply chain participants in the Middle East region to implement MPCI standards. This regulatory shift represents a structural change to
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
Docket 2026-2 Rewrite: Industry Shapes New Freight Rules
Docket 2026-2 represents a significant regulatory overhaul of freight transportation standards, shaped substantially by feedback from industry stakeholders. This mixed freight rewrite indicates that p
FMC Removes Statute Limits on Carrier Charge Complaints
The US Federal Maritime Commission has eliminated the three-year statute of limitations on charge complaints for fees assessed on or after June 16, 2022, a regulatory shift that significantly expands
IMO Lithium Battery Cargo Rules Face Tightening Pressure
The World Shipping Council has formally advocated for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to implement more stringent regulations governing the shipment of lithium batteries via ocean freigh
WSC Pushes IMO to Reclassify Lithium Batteries as Dangerous Goods
The World Shipping Council has formally escalated concerns about lithium battery safety by submitting a regulatory proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) ahead of its September Lond
SME Supply Chain Resilience Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face mounting pressure to maintain supply chain efficiency as regulatory environments shift with increasing frequency. Unlike large corporations with dedicate
Trump Admin Reverses Engine Rules, Gives Truck Makers Design Freedom
The Trump administration has initiated a significant reinterpretation of how federal fuel-efficiency standards apply to commercial trucks, fundamentally shifting regulatory authority from component-le
EU Low-Value Package Duty Rules: Logistics Giants Push Phase-In
Major logistics carriers including DHL, FedEx, and UPS are advocating for a gradual phase-in of the European Union's new low-value package duty rules rather than an abrupt implementation. This regulat
Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes U.S. Goods Movement Regulations
A significant Supreme Court ruling has introduced substantial changes to the regulatory framework governing how goods move across America, creating immediate compliance obligations for logistics and s
Supreme Court ruling reshapes U.S. logistics industry operations
A Supreme Court ruling is poised to create significant disruptions across the U.S. logistics and transportation sector, affecting how companies manage freight movement, driver classifications, and ope
FMCSA Revives 17-Year-Old Safety Rule: Pre-Approval Testing Coming
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revived a dormant rulemaking dating back to 2009 that would fundamentally restructure how new trucking companies gain operating authority. C
FMCSA Reverses Course, Denies Epilepsy Driver Exemptions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has abruptly reversed its permissive stance on medical exemptions for commercial drivers with epilepsy, denying 70 applications across two recent Federa
EU €3 Parcel Tax Disrupts Air Cargo Networks Across Member States
The European Commission's introduction of a €3 customs duty on low-value ecommerce imports, effective July 1, 2024, is causing significant disruption to air cargo networks across EU member states. The
CPSC eFiling 2026: Importers Must Comply With ACE Mandate
Beginning in 2026, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will require all importers to file product safety documentation electronically through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Aut
U.S. Renews Jones Act Shipping Waiver, Easing Domestic Transport
The United States is progressing toward renewal of the Jones Act shipping waiver, a regulatory mechanism that has historically provided temporary relief from protectionist maritime regulations. This d
Global K9 Urges UK Aerospace Screening Rule Reform
Global K9, a logistics service provider, has initiated a formal call for revision of UK aerospace screening regulations that currently govern air cargo operations. The company argues that existing scr
Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power Over Rail Regulator STB
A landmark Supreme Court decision in *Trump v. Slaughter* has fundamentally altered the balance of power over independent regulatory agencies, with immediate implications for the Surface Transportatio
Trade Court Blocks Trump's 10% Blanket Tariffs in Major Ruling
A federal trade court has ruled against the implementation of Trump's proposed 10% blanket tariffs, marking a significant legal setback for the broad-based tariff strategy. This ruling creates immedia