by Jon Sabel | Mar 27, 2024 | Green Initiative
As we move forward in 2024, we at J.M. Rodgers Co. look back on 2023 with a sense of pride and accomplishment for our ongoing journey toward environmental sustainability. Last year was marked by significant advancements in our green initiatives, reflecting our...
by Jon Sabel | Feb 5, 2024 | Charity
Reflecting on Our 2023 Philanthropic Efforts: A Year of Community and Compassion As we bid farewell to 2023, it’s a time for reflection, especially on how we’ve reached out and made a difference in our wider community. This past year has been...
by Jon Sabel | Oct 5, 2023 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: With aspects of zero-admissions mandates approaching, drayage operators in California say that adequate charging infrastructure is the key. In late September, the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Shanghai announced the first-ever green shipping...
by Jon Sabel | Sep 29, 2023 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: Containerized imports from Asia have fallen by 21% year over year through August. The Port of Los Angeles saw cargo volumes increase 3% year over year in August. Cargo volumes at the Port of Oakland fell 15% year over year. Blank sailings on the...
by Jon Sabel | Aug 30, 2023 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
Asia To U.S. West Coast Container Spot Rates Continue To Rise Asia-US container spot rates continued to rise in early August, as carriers have managed capacity by blanking — or canceling — sailings. Spot rates have more than doubled since June. Industry analysts say...