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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 Alejandra Carranza • 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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TrendlinePeak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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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 -
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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 Colin Campbell • 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 Alejandra Carranza , 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 Alejandra Carranza • July 26, 2022 -
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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 Colin Campbell • 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 Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • July 22, 2022 -
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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 Edwin Lopez • July 20, 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 Edwin Lopez • July 19, 2022 -
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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 Colin Campbell • 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 Edwin Lopez , 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 Max Garland • 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 Colin Campbell • 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 Max Garland • May 26, 2022 -
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OpinionDisruption 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 Max Garland • April 25, 2022 -
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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 Max Garland • 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 Colin Campbell • 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 Kate Magill • 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 Colin Campbell • 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 Colin Campbell • March 30, 2022 -
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TL spot rates climb as Canadian Pacific shuts down due to labor dispute
The railroad locked out workers and is halting operations after failing to reach an agreement with the union.
By Max Garland • Updated March 20, 2022 -
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Port of Los Angeles container volumes could 'soften' this spring
The ripple effects of factory shutdowns in China might benefit port operations, Executive Director Gene Seroka said in a briefing.
By Colin Campbell • March 16, 2022
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