#supply-chain-regulation
(35 articles)EU Low-Value Package Duty Rules: Logistics Firms Push Gradual Phase-In
Logistics industry leaders are collectively urging the European Union to adopt a gradual phase-in approach for new low-value package duty rules, signaling concern about operational disruption and comp
EU retreats on supply-chain rules but compliance burdens remain
The European Commission has shifted course on its ambitious supply-chain regulatory agenda, backing away from some of its more aggressive enforcement timelines and requirements. However, this retreat
Singapore Cracks Down on Tariff Evasion Via Transshipment
Singapore has publicly committed to preventing its status as a leading transhipment and trading hub from being exploited for tariff circumvention schemes. Deputy PM and Trade Minister Gan Kim Yong's s
UK Planning Reform Gives Heavy Freight Greater Regulatory Voice
The UK planning system is undergoing a significant shift that elevates the role of heavy freight operators and project cargo specialists in infrastructure decision-making. This regulatory change refle
Maritime Logistics Market Set to Hit $1.1T by 2035
The maritime logistics services market is experiencing robust projected growth, with forecasts indicating the sector will exceed $1.1 trillion in market value by 2035. This expansion reflects structur
Drug Pricing Becomes Trade Policy: Pharma Supply Impact
The intersection of drug pricing regulation and international trade policy represents a structural shift in how pharmaceutical supply chains operate globally. When governments use pricing controls as
STB Sets UP-NS Merger Review Timeline Through Late 2027
The Surface Transportation Board has formally adopted a review schedule for the proposed $85 billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, lifting a hold placed in May and signaling the regulatory pr
IATA Direct Air Waybill Overhaul: Too Much Change?
IATA's overhaul of the Direct Air Waybill (DAW) system is generating debate within the logistics industry about whether the reforms have introduced excessive complexity or unnecessary operational burd
UK Appoints First Dedicated Logistics Minister
The United Kingdom has appointed its first dedicated logistics minister, marking a structural shift in how the government approaches supply chain policy and transport sector governance. This developme
UP-NS Merger Defense: Expert Brief Counters AG Antitrust Claims
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern responded to a seven-state Republican attorneys general filing opposing their proposed merger by submitting a nine-page expert brief to the Surface Transportation Bo
Enhanced ACAS Enforcement Deadline: May 1, 2027 Compliance Guide
The Enhanced Advance Cargo Information System (ACAS) will move from voluntary implementation to mandatory enforcement on May 1, 2027, marking a structural shift in EU customs operations. This regulato
Congress Ties USPS Executive Bonuses to 95% On-Time Delivery
The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has advanced bipartisan legislation that would prohibit the USPS Postmaster General and deputy from receiving bonuses until the Pos
UP-NS Rail Merger Faces Critical Regulatory Hurdle as Shippers Protest
The proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger to create the first coast-to-coast railroad faces mounting regulatory and stakeholder opposition, with a broad coalition of industrial shippers f
Shippers Oppose UP-NS Merger Before STB: What's at Stake
Shipper advocacy groups have formally urged the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to reject a proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, two of North America's largest Class I railro
Jones Act Waiver Extension Signals Sustained Fuel Supply Flexibility
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that a temporary extension of the Jones Act waiver is likely, with the existing exemption already credited with helping lower energy prices in California a
New Jersey Sues Amazon Over DSP Monopsony Practices
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has filed a groundbreaking antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, challenging the structural dynamics of its Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program. The suit
Kenya Tightens Cargo Manifest Rules with New ACD Platform
Kenya has implemented a new regulatory framework requiring advance cargo declarations (ACD) for all containerized imports, effective August 1. Under the new regime, shippers must secure an ACD referen
FMCSA Broker Transparency Rule Could Transform Owner-Operator Negotiations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is preparing to release a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking on broker transparency, potentially closing a 40-year enforcement gap on a regulati
Lacey Act Phase VII: What Importers Must Know for 2026
The Lacey Act Phase VII import declarations represent a significant expansion of regulatory compliance requirements for U.S. importers, effective in 2026. This phase introduces stricter documentation
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
KRA Advance Cargo Declaration System: Who's Affected and Why
Kenya's Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has implemented a new Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) system that reshapes how importers, exporters, and freight forwarders manage customs documentation and clear
US De Minimis Threshold 2026: $800 Exemption Update
The US de minimis tariff exemption—which currently allows packages under $800 to enter the country without formal tariff assessments—faces potential changes as 2026 approaches. This threshold has been
FMC Cracks Down: $68M in Penalties Against Ocean Carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission has escalated its enforcement campaign against major ocean carriers, imposing over $68 million in combined penalties against MSC, OOCL, and Maersk within a six-month pe
EU Entry/Exit System 2026: Trucking Impact & Compliance Guide
The European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to go live in 2026, introducing significant new border management procedures that will fundamentally alter how trucks navigate EU entry and exit poi
TQL Broker Transparency Case Heads to Appeals Court Oral Arguments
A landmark legal dispute over broker transparency is advancing to oral arguments at the U.S. Appeals Court for the District of Columbia on September 11, with significant implications for the entire fr
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
US Rejects EU Objections to Forced Labour Tariffs
The United States has rejected European Union objections to its proposed forced labour tariffs on imports, signaling a hardline stance on labor compliance enforcement that will reshape global sourcing
Bangladesh Opens ICDs to Full Foreign Ownership
Bangladesh has eliminated restrictions on foreign ownership of inland container depots (ICDs) and off-dock facilities, a structural policy shift announced by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdh
White House Tightens Customs Enforcement, Closes Import Loopholes
The White House has issued an executive order designed to close customs loopholes and strengthen import enforcement mechanisms at U.S. ports of entry. This regulatory initiative represents a structura
EU Member States Approve Strategic Port Framework
The European Union member states have formally approved the Conclusions on the EU Port Strategy, representing a coordinated policy initiative to shape the future of European maritime infrastructure an
Congress Demands Rigorous Review of $72B Rail Merger
The House Appropriations Committee has signaled strong congressional oversight of the proposed $72 billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, endorsing the Surface Transportation Board's applicati
India supports deregulated freight rates amid shipping surge
India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has endorsed deregulation of freight rates as the country grapples with elevated shipping costs impacting exporters. The statement signals government backing for
EU Rail Sector Pushes to Keep Combined Transport Directive
The European rail sector has issued a formal call to the European Union to maintain its proposed Combined Transport Directive, a regulatory framework designed to facilitate the movement of goods acros
FMC Chair Outlines 3 Strategic Initiatives for Ocean Shippers
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the independent agency regulating U.S. ocean shipping, has outlined three core areas where regulatory intervention can stabilize and support the international oc
Ethiopia Raises Capital & Infrastructure Barriers for Logistics Operators
Ethiopia has implemented stricter regulatory requirements for logistics companies seeking to operate within the country, raising both capital requirements and infrastructure standards. This policy shi