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Logistics Recap August 28th – September 3rd
Logistics Recap
August 28th – September 3rd
California asks shipping lines to avoid shore power during brutal heat wave
In an ironic twist, California officials are encouraging ocean-going vessels not to plug into shore power for several days to reduce demand on the electric grid during a record heat wave and instead use dirtier energy sources for power at berth because the electric infrastructure installed to cut pollution, including climate-warming greenhouse gasses, is now under threat.
What’s preventing visibility in multi-tier supply chains?
With so many companies feeling the urgency to build resilience and better manage risk, with all the growing pressure to operate sustainability and with greater transparency on how and where products are manufactured and sourced, and with today’s ease and ubiquity for connectivity and information at one’s fingertips, what is preventing supply chain visibility?
Automakers race to build EV battery supply chains in North America
Companies are pouring billions of dollars into new facilities and supplier agreements as they strain to secure needed raw materials.
Logistics Recap August 21st – August 27th
Logistics Recap
August 21st – August 27th
Amazon expands hydrogen supplier deal as it strives for carbon neutrality
Amazon and hydrogen supplier Plug Power Inc. signed an expanded partnership deal this week to provide more than 10,000 tons per year of hydrogen to the retailer beginning in 2025.
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E-Commerce Trends for 2022 and 2023
The global pandemic has accelerated growth in online shopping as more and more consumers are realizing the benefits of buying what they need and want from online sellers.
FedEx Ground sues delivery contractor for creating ‘fictionalized’ crisis’
FedEx Ground has sued one of its largest delivery contractors, claiming he is spreading false and misleading information about the company and its relationships with contractors to boost the fortunes of his web of businesses.
Logistics Recap August 14th – August 20th
Logistics Recap
August 14th – August 20th
Another month of high volume at Port of L.A., while exports continue to fall
July saw another “outstanding” month for cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles and wait times were down, said port executive director Gene Seroka, while noting that exports had continued to decline for three years.
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Shipper pull back from air cargo as ocean reliability improves
Air cargo volumes fell 9% YoY in July, continuing a downward trend as global uncertainties and a shift back to ocean transport weigh on demand, according to a news release from Clive Data Services on Wednesday.
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Rapidly plunging Rhine remains supply chain problem even as some relief looms
Just as the Rhine looked like it was going to turn into nothing but a dry riverbed, with even more supply chain impacts to follow, there may be relief in sight.