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Georgia Ports Authority to convert 5 facilities into pop-up container yards
A yearlong rise in loaded import containers has ports looking for more space. Los Angeles and Long Beach are making similar moves.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 10, 2021 -
Air cargo demand rises, rates soar as shippers prepare for peak
The cost to ship goods by air rose 155% in October when compared to pre-pandemic levels. But high ocean shipping rates and port congestion have some shippers considering airfreight.
By Max Garland • Nov. 9, 2021 -
Biden signs $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill
Along with repairing roads and bridges, the legislation creates an office overseeing freight policies that encourage supply chain efficiencies.
By S.L. Fuller • Updated Nov. 15, 2021 -
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Mattel nearshores manufacturing to bypass port bottlenecks during peak
For imported products, the toymaker locked in ocean freight capacity and rates well in advance of the holiday season.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 4, 2021 -
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TuSimple readies autonomous runs to UPS hubs in Florida, North Carolina
Shippers expect high uptime, which TuSimple CEO Cheng Lu said was a benefit of autonomy.
By S.L. Fuller , Jim Stinson • Nov. 3, 2021 -
Maersk buys Senator International, advancing its air cargo ambitions
The supply chain service provider is expanding its air fleet via a combination of acquisitions, charters and newly built aircraft.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated June 2, 2022 -
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Federal, state partnership aims to expedite port, infrastructure projects
Projects that could receive support through the agreement include port upgrades, expanding capacity for freight rail and developing inland port facilities for increased warehouse storage.
By Max Garland • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Blue Whales and Blue Skies ProgramSeeking sustainability: Companies recognized for protecting blue whales and blue skies
Vessel Speed Reduction program contributes to sustainable maritime shipping.
By Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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Golden Week slowdowns provided little relief to shipping rates, congested ports
Shippers and forwarders are exploring solutions such as LCL, alternative ports and air charters.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 29, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionUnion Pacific steps up efforts to ease West Coast port congestion
The railroad is adding incentives for weekend drop offs and supporting the Port of Long Beach as it looks to move cargo out via rail instead of truck.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 28, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionIn bid to free space, San Pedro Bay ports will charge ocean carriers fees for lingering containers
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach decided to delay implementing the fees until at least Nov. 22 after seeing a 26% drop in "aging cargo."
By Edwin Lopez • Updated Nov. 15, 2021 -
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Air cargo capacity set for winter boost as airlines add Transatlantic flights
A new rule allowing vaccinated international travelers into the U.S. is leading airlines to add flights — welcome news for shippers in need of air cargo space.
By Max Garland • Oct. 25, 2021 -
Amazon launches in-store pickup, local delivery option for businesses
The new services expand the company's omnichannel scope and offer sellers more fulfillment options
By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 22, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionTo battle congestion, California seeks private, public land for container storage
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a nine-point executive order on Wednesday, geared toward easing supply chain bottlenecks.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 21, 2021 -
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JB Hunt banks on new intermodal equipment to speed supply chains
Shippers and retailers tell J.B. Hunt they have a "pent-up need to increase" inventories across their systems, CEO John Roberts said.
By Jim Stinson • Oct. 21, 2021 -
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XPO Logistics adds capacity near Chicago amid intermodal congestion
A new 150,000 square-foot LTL facility will service industrial parts and other palletized freight, and help XPO manage a rebound in demand from manufacturers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 20, 2021 -
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Food manufacturers see inflation, with organic soybean prices at record high
Poor growing conditions and rising demand challenge the supply of several food commodities including oats, corn and durum wheat.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 19, 2021 -
San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionUnion Pacific expands hours to support LA port's 24/7 schedule
The railroad said it wants to give shippers "every opportunity to move freight in and out of the terminal."
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Air cargo delays likely at Hong Kong terminal amid COVID-19 outbreak
The expected slowdown brings another challenge for shippers, who already face limited capacity and high spot rates trying to move freight from Asia into the U.S. for the holiday season.
By Max Garland • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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Legislators propose federal office to manage supply chain crises
A new bill would create the Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response to monitor and respond to disruptions.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestion7 challenges lie ahead for the Port of LA to support 24/7 supply chains
The goal is to transition quickly to round-the-clock operations, but "it's not a single lever we can pull today to open up all the gates," the Port of Los Angeles' Gene Seroka said.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 15, 2021 -
Kansas City Southern taps tech platform to boost transloading visibility
Shippers can now use the Commtrex platform to find the railroad's transloading centers by location, commodities handled and the services provided.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 14, 2021 -
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White House delves into supply chain problemsWalmart, UPS commit to use night hours at West Coast ports to smooth cargo flows
During a speech on Wednesday, President Joe Biden said he envisioned the U.S. will eventually operate on a 24/7 supply chain schedule, and extended hours at ports is just the first step.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated Oct. 14, 2021 -
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Lamb Weston passes on freight costs as rate inflation continues
Hiking prices can help "recover the cost of product delivery," said CFO Bernadette Madarieta, after noting inflation ate away at profits in Q1.
By Max Garland • Oct. 12, 2021 -
East Coast port volumes rise as some importers avoid West Coast congestion
Delays at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have sent importers looking for other options, but that is leading to congestion at East Coast ports, said Judah Levine, head of research at Freightos, in an emailed analysis.
By Max Garland • Oct. 11, 2021
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