Posts Tagged Supply Chain
Protectionism is in the air. Clinton, Sanders and Trump have all come out against the Trans Pacific Partnership ( TPP ). Regardless of what you feel about it, TPP is going to face tough sailing. There has been additional national political discussion about putting up domestic trade barriers. We already see these being erected overseas. […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →FedEx and UPS are set to implement a new dimensional surcharge for parcel shippers. While this will not apply to every shipper, it will be a significant cost increase for those parcel shippers that it impacts. The change for both are effective on June 1st. Both carriers are reducing the maximum standard package length to 48”. […]
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In early April, a monumental event occurred in Europe. Twelve semi-automated trucks, in 6 convoys, arrived at the port of Rotterdam. These tractor trailers drove autonomously over the European highways, utilizing their drivers only on city roads. Similar, smaller scale tests have occurred in the US. Autonomous vehicles will provide substantial relief for driver shortages, […]
Continue Reading →How safe are the Motor Carriers that you use on a daily basis. Part of your sourcing selection criteria should include the carrier’s safety rating. The FMCSA has recently issued new guidelines to evaluate a carrier’s risk of adverse incidents. The following is exerted from the: Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 44 / Monday, March […]
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