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CMA CGM encourages US cargo flow with container return incentive
The ocean carrier is offering $300 per container returned early in eligible locations, from Los Angeles to Memphis.
By Alejandra Carranza , Sarah Zimmerman • May 16, 2022 -
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'Trade is holding steady': Los Angeles port has yet to see impact of Shanghai lockdowns
The Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan has helped prioritize Southern California-bound cargo and mitigate disruptions, according to the Port of Los Angeles.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 10, 2022 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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Maersk aims for net-zero steel in ships
The ocean carrier is the first shipping company to join SteelZero, a global initiative to expedite decarbonization in the steel industry.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 5, 2022 -
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Ford expedites freight to alleviate supplier disruptions in China
Fast ocean shipping, increased air cargo capacity and collaboration with suppliers are part of the auto company's playbook.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 5, 2022 -
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Shippers push FMC to expand oversight on demurrage, terminal dwell fees
The National Shipper Advisory Committee wants regulators to have more oversight on intermodal cargo and ensure that costs associated with dwell fees aren't passed along to customers.
By Alejandra Carranza , Sarah Zimmerman • May 4, 2022 -
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Deep DiveFurniture retailers forge new supply chain practices as backlogs, delays prevail
Improved inventory management is just one practice — executives are also looking at new sourcing destinations to mitigate risk.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 25, 2022 -
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Joann paid $35.3M more for ocean freight to free up stranded containers
"Significantly higher" container rates, transloading fees and demurrage tripled the retailer's freight costs from the previous quarter.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 22, 2022 -
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Expedited shipping lanes gain momentum as congestion persists
One freight forwarder said the services are oversubscribed as shippers look for speed and reliability in ocean shipping.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 20, 2022 -
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China backlog, rising dwell times pose threat to Port of Los Angeles rebound
The issues loom as cargo volumes are rising at the port, with more imports on the way.
By Colin Campbell • April 13, 2022 -
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CMA CGM tells shippers it won't accept plastic scrap as of April 15
The ocean carrier had committed to not carry plastic scrap on any of its ships by June 1, leaving plastic scrap shippers to find another carrier as of mid-April.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 12, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Protecting Blue Whales & Blue SkiesBlue Whales and Blue Skies Program launches Brand Ambassador Initiative
Your choices can help cut air pollution and emissions, protect whales and reduce underwater noise.
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Manufacturing orders down, prices up amid war in Ukraine, China shutdowns
Persistent extended lead times, which have pushed many companies to place orders in advance, could ease sometime in the summer, said ISM's Timothy Fiore.
By Colin Campbell • April 7, 2022 -
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US awards $2.7B to fortify ports, waterways
The funding for 300 U.S. Army Corp of Engineers projects aims to improve supply chain resiliency in the face of climate change.
By Colin Campbell • March 31, 2022 -
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By the numbers: Biden's budget priorities for supply chains
The president's requests to Congress include funding for ports, highways, electrification and domestic manufacturing.
By Colin Campbell • March 30, 2022 -
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Port of Los Angeles container volumes could 'soften' this spring
The ripple effects of factory shutdowns in China might benefit port operations, Executive Director Gene Seroka said in a briefing.
By Colin Campbell • March 16, 2022 -
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White House plans to launch supply chain data-sharing portal
The Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative, led by the U.S. Department of Transportation, aims to produce a proof-of-concept freight information exchange by the end of summer.
By Colin Campbell • March 16, 2022 -
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Party City adopts new logistics practices to shorten lead times
The strategies include leasing containers and chartering ships.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 15, 2022 -
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Shenzhen lockdowns to further shock supply chains
Some companies have already suspended operations as coronavirus restrictions hit one of China's prominent manufacturing and port cities.
By Colin Campbell • March 14, 2022 -
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Ocean carriers, ports want to grow the South Atlantic Chassis Pool
A rise in volumes has the ports looking for ways to expand equipment availability and improve efficiency. Their plan is to give the pool manager more control.
By Colin Campbell • March 9, 2022 -
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Size matters: How Walmart and Target dominated amid disruption, inflation
Both retailers leaned on their scale to get goods on shelves and keep prices low, at least relative to the industry.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 8, 2022 -
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Weber: Ocean shipping rates 'four times historical averages'
The outdoor cooking products maker is resorting to the spot market and is paying up to $16,000 on average per container.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 8, 2022 -
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Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd asked to provide rate information to US lawmakers
Carriers are under scrutiny as ocean rates for shipments from Asia have climbed 204% YoY for the West Coast, according to Freightos.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 7, 2022 -
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Northwest Seaport Alliance joins Port of Long Beach efforts to digitize data
The ports of Seattle and Tacoma will take part in the Supply Chain Information Highway, an initiative that aims to use data to improve efficiencies.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 4, 2022 -
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White House delves into supply chain problemsFMC, Justice Department pledge to share resources, enforce competition in ocean shipping
"I'm not saying there's collusion, but it's not competitive enough," said a speaker at the Transpacific Maritime conference.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 1, 2022 -
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Freight forwarders warm up to the idea of shipper-owned containers
Container xChange found 18% more freight forwarders were willing to transport a shipper-owned container than in years past.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 25, 2022
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