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Better Oversight - Not a Ban - Needed for Lithium-Ion Battery Cargo on Planes

There is no doubt that lithium-ion batteries, when packed together without the proper packaging and handling precautions, can certainly be dangerous. In 2014, the Federal Aviation Administration applied heat to a container packed with 5,000 lithium-ion batteries that resulted in a thermal runaway and subsequent explosion of flammable gases emitted within the container. Even a favorite fire suppressant, when used, was ineffective in extinguishing the fire. The danger appears to be inherent in all aircraft configurations, passenger or all-cargo.

Three Ways to Reduce Workplace Accidents, Illnesses

The transportation and warehousing industry suffered more than 95,000 industrial accidents and illnesses in 2014, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor. That works out to 225 per 10,000 workers - one of the highest rates of any industry. Most estimates put the annual cost of workplace injuries at more than $50bn, so it makes sense from a business as well as a moral point of view to make safety a priority. The following are some proven ways to increase safety.

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Was Nafta Good or Bad for U.S. Automaking Industry?

When Donald Trump threatened to "break" the North American Free Trade Agreement, auto industry workers offered up some of the loudest cheers.

Building an Internal Conflict Minerals Infrastructure

Interview with Jennifer Prisco, Senior Counsel, Global Supply Chain, TE Connectivity

Crime, Weather, Terrorism, Migration Crisis Cost Global Supply Chains $56Bn Last Year, Study Says

Research from the British Standards Institute (BSI) has found that global supply chains gained a combined $56bn in extra costs last year, incurred by crime, extreme weather, terrorist threats and the migrant crisis that swept across Europe.

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State DOTs Use Drones to Improve Safety, Collect Data and Cut Costs

A growing number of state departments of transportation are leveraging innovative drone technology to creatively improve safety, reduce traffic congestion and save money.

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Squire Patton Boggs Offering Export-Compliance Expertise

Squire Patton Boggs is partnering with the Manufacturer's Center for Legal Action (MCLA) of the National Association of Manufacturers to provide NAM members with legal expertise on export compliance.

Ocean Container Weight Verification Requirement May Greatly Boost Shipping Costs, Study Finds

An impending international requirement that shippers verify the weight of their goods before transport will sharply raise shipping costs on major trade lanes and trigger delays in moving cargo through ports, according to a new report.

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How to Avoid - and Defend - Supply-Chain Disputes

Disputes with suppliers can be costly. Now there's a guide to avoiding them - and defending against them when they do occur.

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The Brave, New World for Shipping Lithium Ion Batteries by Air

Has your company seen all the headlines about shipping lithium ion batteries by air? How are you supposed to keep up with what's compliant and what is not? Here's a concise overview on the lithium ion battery air transport regulations that will be effective April 1, along with a preview of what might be expected later in 2016.

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3PLs Take Note: Relational Contracting Is on the Rise

Analyst Insight: Anyone doing business in today's economy knows that "business happens." The dynamic pace of business means the contract you sign today may not be the right contract for tomorrow. This is why academics, lawyers, and judges are starting to argue for more relational contracts where good ethics are embedded into the overall intent and framework of a commercial contract. When that happens, relational contracting could become a welcome "new normal." - Kate Vitasek, faculty member of the University of Tennessee's College of Business Administration, and principal author of six books on the Vested business model and methodology.

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Container-Weighing Rule: And You Put the Load Right On ... Who?

Just who's responsible for weighing that ocean container? After several years of thrashing out a rule to combat the problem of misdeclared weights, regulators and rulemaking bodies still can't seem to agree.

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