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Logistics Recap February 13th – February 18th
Logistics Recap February 13th – February 19th
A resource for helping SME supply chains get to net-zero emmisions
The nation’s top international ocean shipping regulator wants to investigate whether West Coast terminal operators are taking advantage of supply chain disruptions by gouging shippers on rates charged for off-peak terminal gates.
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Port Houston sees huge bump in steel cargo
Port Houston’s steel cargo exports recorded a 1,874% year-over-year increase in January to 21,992 tons.
Imports of steel at the port recorded a 176% year-over-year increase to 440,883 tons. The year-over-year increased demand is part of the global steel industry’s rebound in construction and manufacturing.
Truck, rail and empties: Efforts to clear congestion at Port of Los Angeles pick up speed
“Unused truck gates and excess rail capacity are two key areas that we need to improve immediately,” Executive Director Gene Seroka said.
Logistics Recap February 6th – February 12th
Logistics Recap February 6th – February 12th
FMC considering PierPass overcharge investigation
The nation’s top international ocean shipping regulator wants to investigate whether West Coast terminal operators are taking advantage of supply chain disruptions by gouging shippers on rates charged for off-peak terminal gates.
Heightened cold storage demand drives DHL’s $400M expansion
DHL is investing $400M to expand its pharmaceutical and medical device distribution network footprint by 27% – about 3 million additional square feet – this year, according to a press release.
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L.A port sees chance to ease ship backlog by summer peak
U.S. supply chains have a chance to normalize after retailers replenish inventories next quarter, even if peak summer demand arrives sooner than usual, according to Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka.
Logistics Recap January 30th – February 5th
Logistics Recap January 30th – February 5th
93% of Amazon sellers lost revenue from supply chain disruptions
Much has been written, and even more discussed, about the supply chain chaos that overwhelmed the U.S. economy in 2021. While this year has leveled off, there are still record backlogs of container ships off the West Coast, product shortages, worker shortages and rising freight rates.
2022 supply chain outlook features shortages, high delivery costs
While supply chain woes aren’t expected to disappear in 2022, this year could mark a turning point.
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Biden order will aim to raise wages for infrastructure jobs
President Joe Biden will require large federal infrastructure projects to use project labor agreements, a collective bargaining measure the administration says will tilt the rules toward companies with higher-paid workers.
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High parcel demand means another year of ‘firm pricing’ for UPS
Parcel carrier capacity is expected to remain tight in 2022, UPS CEO Carol Tomé said on the company’s earnings call Tuesday, which would allow carriers to maintain their pricing power as shippers continue to fight for limited space in delivery networks