New: IWLA Educational Programming Evolves
The IWLA education offerings are continuing to evolve to meet IWLA members’ needs. In addition to the in-person courses such as the IWLA Economics & 3PL Sales, Tech/Ops, and Essentials […]
Category Archives: IWLA Home Front
IWLA Meets with DOT to Discuss Infrastructure, FAST, and 3PL Warehouses
IWLA leaders recently conveyed a clear message to U.S. Department of Transportation officials: 3PL warehouses are a pivotal part of the supply chain and an integral part of the national […]
IWLA’s Focus on Membership Growth and Retention Pays Off
IWLA is on a membership roll! In 2015, the IWLA Board set forth membership growth goals in its strategic plan: 4 percent growth year-over-year for the next 10 years. “The […]
Texas Judge Blocks Persuader Rule, Citing Violation of Federal Law
A Texas court has ruled to prevent the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) “on a national basis from implementing any and all aspects of [DOL’s persuader rule] pending a final […]
SOLAS Issues Spread Across Industry, Regulators and International Carrier Community
At the 11th hour, the industry is somewhat closer to a resolution to Convention of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requirement. The regulation sets forth how to determine the […]
FDA Issues Final Food Defense Regulation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its final regulation under the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) this week. The Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration […]
IWLA Tech/Ops Keynote: G. Tommy Hodges, Owner/Chairman of Goggin Warehousing
Tommy Hodges career began in 1965 as a Tennessee Carolina Transportation company driver. After serving two years in Vietnam, Hodges returned to TCT as a supervisor/dispatcher. By 1976 he transitioned […]
A Bright Spot For Solas
As debate continues over the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requirements on verification of the weights of containers and its contents, the IMO issued a […]
FDA Issues Guidance for Small Businesses to Comply with Preventive Controls Under FSMA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidance to assist qualified facilities, such as very small businesses, in complying with the Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule or […]
OSHA’s Final Rule to ‘Nudge’ Employers to Prevent Workplace Injuries, Illnesses
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued the final rule related to the injury data reporting and publication. Starting on Aug. 10, 2016, OSHA requires employers to keep […]
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