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International Trade Council Responds To Port Of Seattle Closure

Logistics, News, Supply Chain

June 12, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) is deeply concerned over the ongoing labor dispute at the Port of Seattle that has led to its closure. The disruption is the result of an unresolved labor conflict involving the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). The Port of Seattle, a crucial hub for U.S. agricultural exports, forms part […]

Australia’s Modern Slavery Act (2018) – First Auditor General’s Report (2022)

May 31, 2023

Australia’s Modern Slavery Act (2018) – First Auditor General’s Report (2022)

When Australia’s Modern Slavery Act came into force in 2018, it was heralded as a major step toward eradicating forced labor and exploitation from corporate supply chains. Yet, as with many such regulatory frameworks, the real test came later—when companies began filing statements and regulators assessed whether those statements amounted to more than just well-meaning […]

US Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs (2018) – Supply Chain Fallout Survey (2022)

May 17, 2023

US Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs (2018) – Supply Chain Fallout Survey (2022)

When the US government imposed Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports back in 2018, the policy was framed, officially at least, as a national security measure. It was about preserving the integrity of critical domestic industries, or so the argument went. But nearly from the outset, economists, manufacturers, and policymakers began to debate—sometimes […]

EU Waste Framework Directive Update (2018) – Municipal Supply Chain Transparency (2022)

May 3, 2023

EU Waste Framework Directive Update (2018) – Municipal Supply Chain Transparency (2022)

When the European Union revised the Waste Framework Directive in 2018, the goals were ambitious. It wasn’t just about encouraging higher recycling rates or reducing landfill dependency—though those were part of it. The real push, or at least what became clearer over time, was toward supply chain transparency at the municipal level. By 2022, this […]

India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) Restrictive Rules of Origin (2021) – Textile Sector Impacts

April 19, 2023

India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) Restrictive Rules of Origin (2021) – Textile Sector Impacts

India’s textile industry has long navigated a complex web of trade agreements, preferential tariffs, and shifting global demand. With the 2021 revisions to Rules of Origin (ROO) under its FTAs—particularly the agreements with the UK and the UAE—the complexity has deepened. The shift to stricter yarn-forward rules, while not unexpected, has caused significant recalibration among […]

US Color Additive Labeling Act (2021) – Food Supply Chain Transparency

April 5, 2023

US Color Additive Labeling Act (2021) – Food Supply Chain Transparency

Since the passage of the Color Additive Labeling Act amendments in 2021, the processed food industry in the United States has found itself adjusting to a regulatory landscape that is, at once, both familiar and markedly more demanding. The core objective of the revised act—requiring explicit labeling of certain artificial colors known to trigger allergic […]

EU CAP Strategic Plans (2023–2027) – Agricultural Supply Chain Reporting

March 22, 2023

EU CAP Strategic Plans (2023–2027) – Agricultural Supply Chain Reporting

With the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) strategic plans now in force since January 2023, the European Union has taken a definitive step toward making agricultural supply chains more transparent. The strategic plans for 2023–2027 introduce a layered set of obligations for member states, particularly around reporting data on farm inputs. The intention is clear […]

US National Defense Authorization Act (2021) – Rare Earth Element Supply Chain Security

March 8, 2023

US National Defense Authorization Act (2021) – Rare Earth Element Supply Chain Security

Since the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in January 2021, there has been heightened attention to the vulnerabilities in the rare earth element (REE) supply chains. Section 817, in particular, represents one of the more decisive policy moves aimed at fortifying the United States’ position in securing these critical inputs. The provision […]

EU Single-Use Plastics Directive (2019) – EPR Implementation (2022)

February 22, 2023

EU Single-Use Plastics Directive (2019) – EPR Implementation (2022)

The year 2022 marked a significant turning point in the enforcement of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) provisions under the EU’s Single-Use Plastics Directive of 2019. For beverage manufacturers, the shift was more than just regulatory noise—it forced a deeper reckoning with supply chain transparency and accountability. Producers of plastic beverage containers, among others, now carry […]

Canada’s Digital Charter Implementation Act (2022) – Supply Chain Data Privacy

February 8, 2023

Canada’s Digital Charter Implementation Act (2022) – Supply Chain Data Privacy

The passage of Canada’s Digital Charter Implementation Act, better known as Bill C-27, in November 2022 has stirred fresh debate among logistics professionals, legal experts, and policymakers alike. Its implications for supply-chain data privacy are only beginning to be fully digested. At its core, the legislation aims to modernize privacy law, introducing stricter standards for […]

Japan’s Act on Promotion of Resource Recycling (2020) – E-Waste Supply Chain Transparency (2022)

January 25, 2023

Japan’s Act on Promotion of Resource Recycling (2020) – E-Waste Supply Chain Transparency (2022)

The issue of e-waste, though hardly new, has in recent years grown into something of an unavoidable topic within both regulatory and corporate circles in Japan. The 2020 Act on Promotion of Resource Recycling was designed with a clear objective: to move beyond scattered initiatives and impose a coherent framework that would drive transparency and […]

US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA, June 2022) – First Compliance Reports

January 11, 2023

US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA, June 2022) – First Compliance Reports

By the close of 2022, the first compliance reports under the US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act had begun to trickle in, offering a preliminary glimpse into how importers—particularly in the apparel and textile sectors—are responding to one of the most stringent supply chain due-diligence mandates in recent memory. The UFLPA, which came into force […]

Germany’s Supply Chain Act (LkSG, Jan 2023) Final Regulations – Updated Practical Guide

December 28, 2022

Germany’s Supply Chain Act (LkSG, Jan 2023) Final Regulations – Updated Practical Guide

With the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz, or LkSG) set to take effect in January 2023, the final implementing regulations released in December 2022 offer long-awaited clarity for firms grappling with compliance preparations. These rules, issued after months of consultation and revision, provide more precise direction on risk-assessment thresholds, reporting requirements, and documentation […]

EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD, Draft 2022) – Stakeholder Feedback Summaries

December 14, 2022

EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD, Draft 2022) – Stakeholder Feedback Summaries

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) draft, which underwent public consultation during the first half of 2022, has attracted widespread attention across industries, investor circles, and civil society groups. The feedback collated and analyzed by mid-2022 presents, in some ways, a surprisingly coherent set of demands, though naturally the nuances are where things get […]

Canada’s Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs, 2017) – Supply Chain Gender Transparency (2022)

November 30, 2022

Canada’s Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs, 2017) – Supply Chain Gender Transparency (2022)

When Canada’s Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business and the wider federal supplier diversity framework incorporated enforcement of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) reporting requirements in 2022, it represented a quiet but significant shift in the landscape of supply-chain accountability. These principles, adopted back in 2017 and often seen as aspirational guidelines, took on a more […]

US Chip Shortage Executive Order (EO 14017, Feb 2021) – Semiconductors Supply Chain Mapping (2022)

November 16, 2022

US Chip Shortage Executive Order (EO 14017, Feb 2021) – Semiconductors Supply Chain Mapping (2022)

The Biden Administration’s Executive Order 14017, issued in February 2021, came at a moment of acute concern over the resilience of the United States’ semiconductor supply chain. It was not just a reaction to the visible disruptions that dogged the auto sector, consumer electronics, and even defense contractors as the pandemic rippled through global manufacturing. […]

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