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Our most read logistics stories of H1 2022
Fulfillment, ocean shipping regulation, congestion and middle mile were among the trending topics in logistics for the first half of the year.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 20, 2022 -
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West Coast port labor talksILWU negotiations: White House watching 'as closely as they can be'
Union and management leaders are committed to reaching a new contract and not impeding the flow of goods, Port Envoy Gen. Stephen Lyons said.
By Colin Campbell • July 19, 2022 -
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TrendlinePeak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Empty containers buoy Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes to June record
Despite inflation and recession concerns, the results show "Americans are still spending on goods,” Executive Director Gene Seroka said.
By Colin Campbell • July 18, 2022 -
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Shippers, carriers highlight 4 key ocean shipping data problems
After a string of stakeholder meetings, an FMC commissioner will offer recommendations for remedying the issues later this year.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 12, 2022 -
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Joann bolsters ocean carrier mix, capacity in preparation for holidays
After spending around $35.3 million to free up stranded containers last quarter, the craft retailer is also focused on controlling freight costs.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 8, 2022 -
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Deep DiveWaiting for 'Lady Day': A Billie Holiday book's supply chain saga
On the planned release date, pre-ordered copies sat inside a container aboard the Evergreen ship stuck in the Chesapeake Bay. Their voyage offers a glimpse into today’s ocean freight challenges.
By Colin Campbell • July 7, 2022 -
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Abercrombie & Fitch paid millions in extra freight costs after Vietnam lockdowns
The retailer is scheduling earlier inventory receipts after factory shutdowns pushed the company to rely more on airfreight.
By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • June 23, 2022 -
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Biden just signed a law to lower shipping costs. Will it work?
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act allows for more enforcement of rising fees. But shippers say the law isn’t a “silver bullet.”
By Sarah Zimmerman , Alejandra Carranza • June 16, 2022 -
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'Big step forward': Shippers react to passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Industry groups praised the bill, which legislators say will reduce shipping costs and promote U.S. exports.
By David Taube • June 14, 2022 -
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'The rip-off is over': Biden urges shipping reform during Port of Los Angeles visit
The president warned carriers that new regulations could be coming as he called on Congress to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022.
By Colin Campbell , Sarah Zimmerman • June 10, 2022 -
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Fresh Del Monte calls on 'non-traditional ports' to circumvent congestion
An executive with the company's ocean shipping arm, which counts Dole and Chiquita as customers, said the strategy has helped with schedule reliability.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 10, 2022 -
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USDA will pay farmers to ship out of 3 West Coast ports as costs rise
Shifts in ocean carrier service have led to volume drops at ports and profit losses for agriculture shippers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 8, 2022 -
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Target moves to reduce inventory, taking markdowns and canceling orders
The retailer also plans to add five distribution centers as part of its strategy to ease supply chain delays.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 7, 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 Colin Campbell • May 31, 2022 -
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'Ripple effect': How Shanghai's lockdown is dampening Port of Oakland volumes
Fewer ships called at the Port of Oakland than last year as delays in China led carriers to shift schedules.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 27, 2022 -
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FMC proposes 6 changes to automated carrier fees
The FMC seeks public comment on or before June 9 on tariff access fees and co-loading definition.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 17, 2022 -
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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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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 -
Robert Schwemmer
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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