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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionCalifornia to ease weight limits for trucks hauling from congested San Pedro Bay ports
Truck weight limits in California are among the most restrictive in the U.S., which creates what one expert called "a wall of inefficiency."
By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 18, 2021 -
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White House delves into supply chain problems'It's already paying off': Biden boasts about 24/7 port operations
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, whose maritime traffic jams have become emblematic of snarled supply chains, have already seen reduced vessel dwell times, the president said.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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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 -
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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Court stays OSHA vaccine mandate
The Department of Justice plans to defend the rule, which would require employers with at least 100 workers to enact a vaccine mandate in the coming months.
By Ryan Golden , Max Garland • Updated Nov. 8, 2021 -
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White House delves into supply chain problemsBiden announces actions to boost US supply chain resiliency at G20
"Now that we have seen how vulnerable these lines of global commerce can be, we cannot go back to business as usual," the president said at the G20 Summit in Rome on Sunday.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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US, EU reach agreement to ease steel and aluminum tariffs
Europe will also lift the 25% retaliatory tariffs that upended global supply chains for companies that make liquor, motorcycles and jeans.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 1, 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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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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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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How a software bill of materials can help guard against supply chain cyberattacks
Having software suppliers provide an "ingredient list" for their products can help speed the process of mitigating and responding to cyberattacks, experts said.
By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 29, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Inmar, Inc.It's time for integrated post-purchase solutions
Maximize value recovery on omnichannel returns with an integrated post-purchase management solution.
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FMC mulls rules to enforce detention, demurrage
The regulator is seeking input on whether subjecting ocean carriers and marine terminals to additional regulations would ease fee disputes.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Feb. 10, 2022 -
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Vaccine mandate adds another wrinkle to warehouse, distribution hiring crunch
The mandate's "aim is good, but there will likely be short-term pain for long-term gain," said Raj Patel, senior director of 3PL global industry strategy at Blue Yonder, in an email.
By Max Garland • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Biden to require large employers mandate vaccines
The ruling will especially impact warehouse workers, as many large companies had avoided requiring vaccines for frontline staff amid an acute labor shortage.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 10, 2021 -
Canadian National clears way for KCS, CP deal
Canadian National said it would not pursue an acquisition with Kansas City Southern "any further" after the U.S. railroad said it preferred to be acquired by Canadian Pacific.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated Sept. 15, 2021 -
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White House delves into supply chain problemsConsolidation in ocean shipping: A 20-year journey puts scrutiny on carriers
After Hanjin's bankruptcy, carriers continued to band together to scale operations and provide shippers a global footprint. Now the White House is taking a closer look.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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White House delves into supply chain problemsWhite House appoints 'port envoy' to tackle congestion, bottlenecks
John Porcari's appointment follows months of conversations between supply chain stakeholders and the Department of Transportation.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2021 -
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5 years of supply chain disruptions and the lessons learned
Hindsight has the virtue of revealing opportunities we may have missed.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated Dec. 31, 2021 -
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Shortages and other challenges across liquor supply chain throw a wrench in summer rebound
"We’re at the mercy of the supply chain," said the CFO of Brown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve.
By A.B. Brown • Aug. 19, 2021 -
Two Canadian railroads want KCS. It's a fight that will test regulations and already has shippers on edge.
Rail customers expressed worries the acquisition of Kansas City Southern could lead to higher rates or more consolidation, though many also filed letters of support for a specific deal.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 16, 2021 -
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White House delves into supply chain problemsPort congestion has Biden's attention. Here's what San Pedro ports recommend.
Executives at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach have a long list of ideas they want to implement as Biden brings together various stakeholders on the issue.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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Ocean Shipping Reform Act heads to Biden's desk
Lawmakers voted on the Senate version of the bill days after the president pushed for its approval.
By Matt Leonard • Updated June 13, 2022 -
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OpinionStress tests: The right tool for strengthening supply chains.
Simulations of potential disruptions — large economic shifts, trade wars, climate change or even cyberattacks — can yield forward-looking assessments of risk.
By Jonathan Welburn • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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SEC may require supply chain emission disclosures in expanded 10-Ks
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says a company, when filing mandatory climate risk disclosures, may need to measure carbon emissions across its "value chain."
By Jim Tyson • Aug. 5, 2021
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