Recyclers and CHEP Battle in Court Over California Law and Fair Compensation - Sep 19, 2025
Several individual cases in California are now being consolidated under one major legal challenge from several members of the North American Pallet Association (NAPA). CHEP has sued this group in state court claiming conversion, interference with CHEP’s possession of its pallets, unfair trade practices, among other allegations.; Freight Market Remains in the Doldrums: It appears the trade war has taken a toll on shipments as well as the general economic malaise affecting the country.; Pallet Foundation Makes Second Call for EPD Data Submissions: Your participation is desperately needed to reach the total goal required for an effective EPD representing approximated industry totals. This call particularly goes out to new pallet producers in the United States.; Forest Service Announces Millions in Grants to Boost Timber Production: The program is designed to help businesses, nonprofits, and state, local, and tribal governments make use of trees, downed vegetation, and other hazardous fuels that would otherwise go to waste or fuel catastrophic wildfires.; Mid-South Pallet Theft Highlights the Need for Greater Pallet Security and Education: Given the tightening of used pallet supply in some major metro areas, the industry should not be surprised if scavengers become more aggressive. Having lighting and security alarms can be beneficial.; NEWS IN BRIEF: U.S. Supreme Court has announced that it will take up the legality of Trump tariff policies and presidential authority. The USDA is investing more than $8 million for five new projects.
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