The recent U.S. longshoreman strike has come to an end, with a Master Contract extension now in place until mid-January. […]
Tag: labor
East, Gulf Coast Longshore Contract Expiration Date Nears
The expiration date for the East and Gulf coast dockworkers is nearing and no resolution has been made. Why is […]
Labor Uncertainty in Canada
Canada is bracing for a major work stoppage involving two of its major railways, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and […]
The Power of Contingency Plans, Alternative Options as a Shipper
In the fast-paced world of shipping, having a robust contingency plan is not just a smart move – it’s essential. […]
What Did U.S. Container Import Volumes in May Show?
The United States experienced a notable increase in the amount of containers imported in May 2024, up 6.2% from April […]
Transatlantic Q1: Volume, Labor Negotiations, Rates
Within the dynamic domain of international trade, there has been a notable resurgence of the trans-Atlantic route. The first quarter […]
Global Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: Extreme Weather, Port Closures, and Geopolitical Challenges
Regardless of how long you’ve been in the supply chain and logistics industry, it’s quite likely that you’ve had an […]
What We Know So Far About the East and Gulf Coast Dockworker Contract Talks
There’s a lot of “what ifs” going through the minds of industry stakeholders on when a contract will be reached […]
Manufacturing Orders Remained Soft in November
It is clear from the most recent evaluation of the country’s purchasing managers’ indexes that the manufacturing industry is still […]
New Clean Truck Rule in California Takes Effect Next Year
New Clean Truck Rule in California Takes Effect Next Year Experts are forecasting that the drayage fleet in California may […]
Rail Strikes? Congestion? Contract Disputes? What’s Currently Happening in the Rail Industry
Rail Strikes? Congestion? Contract Disputes? What’s Currently Happening in the Rail Industry A lot has been happening in the rail […]
Strike at German Ports May Have Long-Lasting Implications
Strike at German Ports May Have Long-Lasting Implications Operations came to a standstill this last week across all major German […]
It’s Not Perfect, but the USDOT is Seeing Some Signs of Progress in the Supply Chain
It’s Not Perfect, but the USDOT is Seeing Some Signs of Progress in the Supply Chain The U.S. Department of […]
Shortages at Grocery Stores Remain an Issue for Many Americans
Shortages at Grocery Stores Remain an Issue for Many Americans Demand for grocery store items have been leaving many Americans […]
Marine Chassis Shortage Expected to Continue Into 2023: Implications for Shippers
Marine Chassis Shortage Expected to Continue Into 2023: Implications for Shippers The equipment shortage has been brutal for shippers across […]