French Customs Finds 25% of Shein Parcels Non-Compliant
A quarter of Shein packages entering France fail safety or labeling checks, raising compliance concerns with EU standards, the French government said. Continue reading →
Rival Railroads Slam UP-NS Merger Application, Citing Incomplete Data
Class I railroads BNSF, CPKC, CN and CSX argue the filing violates STB merger rules and leaves key competition and market impacts unanswered. Continue reading →
UK Retail’s Net-Zero Math Won’t Work Without Government Muscle, BRC Warns
The trade organization’s five-year review finds progress in stores but stalled supply-chain emissions leave 2040 target out of reach. Continue reading →
US East, Gulf coast ports expanding intermodal access, vessel capacity
While some gateways are expanding their intermodal access to vie for discretionary cargo destined for inland locations, others are moving full speed ahead with capacity expansions that will allow them to handle more and larger ships. Continue reading →
Hong Kong to launch digital cargo tracking, data exchange network
The use of real-time cargo status data is expected to make trade finance more efficient, reducing credit costs and processing and payment times, the Hong Kong government said. Continue reading →
UP-NS deal could benefit some shippers, while others face longer transits
While Union Pacific plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to make a combined railroad run smoothly, there are locations where service could degrade should the merger be approved by federal regulators. Continue reading →
How Endogenous Tagging is Reshaping Protein Analysis
Understanding how proteins behave inside living cells is essential for modern drug discovery. Yet many widely used approaches, particularly plasmid overexpression systems and primary antibody–dependent assays, can alter or obscure the biology researchers aim to understand. Overexpression may...
Protecting Residents, Staff and Ratings: 4 Actionable Steps for Stronger Infection Control
Infection prevention in senior living facilities has come a long way since the onset of COVID-19, but significant risks remain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 1 to 3 million healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur annually in U.S. long-term care...
Oregon critical access hospital’s road back to profitability
Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is pursuing new service lines, partnerships and long-term planning efforts as it works to strengthen financial sustainability amid ongoing pressure on rural providers. Raymond Hino, CEO of the 21-bed critical access hospital in Bandon, Ore., said the...