by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Jan 6, 2025 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: ILA and USMX to resume master contract talks this week, leaving little time before strike deadline More ocean carriers announce labor disruption surcharges ahead of potential ILA strike After a very challenging 2024, resilient US East Coast ports prep for...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Dec 30, 2024 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: US retailers say they expect Asia-US import surge to continue amid multiple challenges As negotiations stall, many industry observers say second ILA strike in January is likely Gulf Coast ports resilient throughout challenging 2024, plan to expand...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Dec 23, 2024 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: Realigned ocean carriers announce 2025 surcharges for NorthernEurope-US shipments Asia-US container shipping spot rates hit yearly high in the final weeks of 2024 FedEx spinning off LTL freight division as separate public company, reshaping the market Rail...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Dec 16, 2024 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: US retailers expect an import surge through next spring, frontloading continues As ILA strike date nears, USMX puts its foot down about automation in new statements Trump declares support for ILA, union hopes it will turn contract talks in their favor...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Dec 9, 2024 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: Container shipping industry still diverting around Cape of Good Hope as Red Sea effect continues FMC halts Premier Alliance launch as agency seeks details on carriers’ agreement Asia-North America trade routes will be the initial focus for Premier Alliance...
