Continued US Port Congestion, Californian Drayage Shortages, and More Supply Chain Management News
This week: Record-high ocean carrier rates over the pandemic were found to be caused by an overwhelmed ocean capacity; the ocean carrier industry remains competitive Port congestion will grow and persist throughout the country until the start of 2023 California...
Supply Chain Roundup 5/31/22
This week: Consumer behavior shows strong signs of returning to traditional pre-pandemic patterns, boosting US retail sales and inventory and placing additional pressure on crucial supply chain points The new Supply Chain Information Highway receives more support as...
Supply Chain Roundup 5/24/22
This week: US freight demand remains strong thanks to increasing retail sales and industrial production Hapag-Lloyd eyes first place in container data collection and smart containers Continuous growth in US imports from Asia may hint at serious port congestion this...
Supply Chain Roundup 5/17/22
This week: Uncertainty over the effects of Shanghai reopening is leaving many shippers and forwarders wary of a coming spike in import cargo, while others predict a slow and gradual return to normal A private equity fund purchases majority shares in NVO company Honour...