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  • White House Port and Supply Chain Envoy Gen. Stephen Lyons speaks with Association of Supply Chain Management CEO Abe Eshkenazisit sit on black arm chairs in the middle of a conversation
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    White House supply chain strategy shifts beyond 24/7 port operations

    Port and Supply Chain Envoy Gen. Stephen Lyons said the initiative failed to gain traction due to the financial costs involved.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 20, 2022
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    Bosch to manufacture EV hydrogen fuel cells in South Carolina

    The cells will power heavy-duty trucks as the automotive supplier goes "all in" on the alternative fuel source.

    By Sept. 9, 2022
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Bridgestone announces $550M plant expansion to meet demand for smart tires

    The expansion will pave the way for the company to scale production of tires equipped with RFID tags.

    By Sept. 1, 2022
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    Plan for inland port in the middle of California’s Mojave Desert gains traction

    Local officials signed off on a proposal that developers say could help relieve congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 16, 2022
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    White House supply chain data exchange doubles in size

    Shippers, carriers and logistics providers have begun exchanging data as part of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 12, 2022
  • Owner-operators create a protest line in front of the TraPac parking lot before the night shift on Monday, July 18.
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    Ships avoided Oakland in response to trucker protests: report

    The Maersk Altair, for example, waited for three days off the Oakland coast before diverting to Long Beach.

    By Aug. 2, 2022
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    Fresh Del Monte doubles down on logistics services with 2 new deals

    The produce company is stepping further into a different industry: end-to-end supply chain services.

    By , Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 1, 2022
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    Port of Oakland resumes operations as AB5 protests quiet down

    The remaining protesters, under threat of a citation, have moved to "free speech zones" away from terminal gates.

    By July 26, 2022
  • A large group of owner-operator truck drivers near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach stage a protest against California's AB5 labor law.
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    Before Oakland, AB5 protests disrupted Los Angeles, Long Beach ports

    Protests — and looming enforcement of the California labor law — already have shippers asking about rerouting cargo out of the state.

    By July 25, 2022
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    Oakland port officials push for opening terminal access as trucking protests continue

    Protesters were directed to expect compliance with AB5 and stop blocking terminal access, or face citations.

    By , July 22, 2022
  • Owner-operators create a protest line in front of the TraPac parking lot before the night shift on Monday, July 18.
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    Truck traffic grinds to a halt at Port of Oakland due to protests

    One terminal closed for the day on Tuesday as longshore workers declined to cross a protest line.

    By July 20, 2022
  • Officials close truck access to the Trapac terminal at the Port of Oakland, in response to an owner-operator led protest on July 18, 2022.
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    Port of Oakland closes night gates due to trucker protests

    Protests over a California labor law have contributed to a rise in import container dwell times, according to project44 data.

    By July 19, 2022
  • A large group of owner-operator truck drivers near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach stage a protest against California's AB5 labor law.
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    'NO TO AB5': Hundreds of California port truckers protest labor law

    The work stoppage has had no impact on port operations, but officials are monitoring the situation, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

    By July 14, 2022
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    DB Schenker acquires USA Truck for $435M

    The deal is part of DB Schenker's ambitions to become a major transportation player in North America.

    By , Sarah Zimmerman • June 24, 2022
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    Sysco moves drivers, warehouse workers to 4-day workweek in bid to improve retention

    The food distributor will also be delivering six days a week to improve asset utilization.

    By June 1, 2022
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    Stephen Lyons will be the next US port envoy

    The retired general of the U.S. Transportation Command will replace John Porcari as the officer in charge of easing freight bottlenecks.

    By May 31, 2022
  • US Foods adapts delivery routes to changing order patterns

    The company aims to cut wasted miles and remap routes so customers are directed to the most efficient distribution center.

    By May 26, 2022
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    Opinion

    Disruption has fundamentally altered the shipper-3PL relationship

    Adaptation and bold sourcing strategies are key for logistics leaders to ensure they're getting the best value. 

    By Matthew Beckett • April 27, 2022
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    Truckload rates expected to plateau in Q2 as demand cools

    Spot rates are falling, but contractual pricing power remains with the carriers.

    By April 25, 2022
  • JB Hunt reports rising trucking demand as rail challenges restrict intermodal

    Rail velocity prevented the carrier from further capitalizing on high intermodal demand.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • April 20, 2022
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    Lamb Weston slows production lines after poor potato harvest

    The company's primary growing regions in the Pacific Northwest encountered extreme summer heat, resulting in fewer, lower-quality potatoes.

    By April 19, 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 April 13, 2022
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    With Shanghai at a standstill, supply chain problems are compounding

    Concerns are rising that Shanghai's lockdown is only the beginning of months-long challenges. 

    By April 12, 2022
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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 April 7, 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 March 30, 2022