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Top U.S. Port Enlists White House Help to Clear Rail-Cargo Logjam
The Port of Los Angeles has enlisted the help of the White House to clear a backlog of rail-bound containers that’s tripled since February.
Shipping containers in the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Bloomberg.
Industry Groups Hail Ocean Shipping Reform Passage After Biden Slams 'Rip-Off'
The American Trucking Association and Consumer Brands Association have hailed Monday’s passage of a new bill that boosts ocean shipping oversight and industry transparency.
An aerial view of Pier 400 at the Port of Los Angeles. Photo: Port of Los Angeles.
Shippers With Pollution-Curbing Equipment See Huge Fuel Savings
Ship-owners that invested in pollution-reducing equipment to let them burn dirtier fuel are enjoying massive discounts due to a supply glut.
Emissions from a cargo ship at dusk. Photo: Shutterstock.
The Future of Carbon-Free Trucking Isn’t Batteries — Yet
Conventional wisdom in the transport sector has moved rather quickly from “electric cars aren’t happening” to “the future of all cars is battery powered.” But that only applies to light vehicles.
Equipment sits on a counter at the Battery Laboratory at the Volvo Car AB headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Photo: Bloomberg.
Leadership in an Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty
Three approaches can help companies build sound foundations for future success.
Watch: Will the Retail Labor Shortage Ever End?
The number-one labor challenge for supply chains today is worker availability at the retail level, says Pete Blair, vice president of marketing with Berkshire Grey.
Will The Retail Labor Shortage Ever End
Crypto Is No Hedge Against Inflation, Says One Crypto Cheerleader
Weeks ago, Moe Vela was saying that cryptocurrencies, contrary to claims by many crypto enthusiasts, were not a viable hedge against inflation. Recent events have served to prove him right.
Photo illustration of Bitcoin cryptocurrency. Photo: Karolina Grabowska/ Pexels.
Six Ways Blockchain Is Bolstering Supply Chains
In today's digital world, companies are under pressure to be more transparent with their customers. This is especially true for supply chains, where customers want to know where their products are coming from and how they’re being made.
Network cables in a data center. Photo: Getty Images.
The Hydrogen Economy Goes Nowhere Without Infrastructure, Education
Among emerging green energy sources, hydrogen is enjoying the spotlight. What's missing, however, is the discussion of two essential elements: infrastructure and education. Without both, the wide-scale adoption of any new energy technology will go nowhere.
An employee adjusts a valve on the cold box for liquid hydrogen (LH2) production. Photo: Bloomberg.
LA Port Braces for Early Peak Cargo Season as Consumers Keep Buying
The Port of Los Angeles is preparing for the early arrival of the 2022 peak season for cargo as retailers stock up on back-to-school and fast-fashion products despite high inventory levels.
Palm trees stand before stacks of shipping containers at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Bloomberg.
Watch: Why Can't Supply Chains Keep Pace With Change?
“Disruption” is the word of the year. Alan Amling, distinguished fellow at the University of Tennessee's Global Supply Chain Institute, explains what it means to supply chain professionals — and why they keep "getting in their own way."
Why Can T Supply Chains Keep Pace With Change
De-Mining Ukraine’s Ports Could Take Months While Seafarers Remain Trapped
Removing sea mines near Ukraine’s key ports could take months, and hundreds of seafarers are still stranded in the region following Russia’s invasion of the country, according to the United Nations agency responsible for shipping safety.
Empty dry docks at the Port of Odessa in Odessa, Ukraine. Photo: Andrey Sarymsakov/ Canva.
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