Old Drive-In Theaters Transformed into Truck Parking Solutions
Frank Sonzala, a veteran in the trucking and transportation industry, is spearheading a business plan to address the pressing issue of the nationwide truck parking shortage.
Indication of Significant Weakness in Box Demand Emerges
Weakness in U.S. box demand continues to reflect the challenging state of the goods economy, with the three largest North American containerboard/box producers reporting significant declines in Q1.
Lithium-ion batteries need global collaboration
Transportation of Lithium-ion batteries is a challenge for even the most seasoned logistics company.
Chip manufacturing is the most vulnerable supply chain in the world
Economic historian Chris Miller, a professor at Tufts, is tackling the challenges associated with the semiconductor industry with their new book, "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology”.
Asia’s offshore wind farms are facing major challenges
A shortage of ships to transfer the massive wind turbines to their locations from shore to sea has been a pitfall of the continent’s green energy project.
To address driver shortage, companies should refocus on driver health
Improving truck driver health is a critical component in addressing the truck driver shortage and reducing turnover rates in the trucking industry.
Can supply chains solve labor shortage issues with digitization efforts?
Digitization can automate many of the manual processes that are currently done by customs and drayage workers.
Trucking industry suffering with diesel price increases and labor shortage
Eventually, prices are passed to the consumers.
Prepare for diesel shortages as winter approaches
The federal government is being asked to intervene in the growing diesel shortage problem.
Diesel reserves have officially reached their lowest levels since 2008
The Biden Administration is working to boost supplies after reports stated that reserves would run out in less than thirty days if they were not replenished.
Labor Day weekend records travel spike beyond pre-pandemic levels
Did you fly on an airplane over Labor Day weekend? You and everyone else.
Beef processing plant joins forces with retailer Walmart
The price of meat has gone through the roof, and Walmart is hoping to ease that inflationary pain of its customers.
N95 respirator shortage is over, according to the FDA
The Food and Drug Administration announced early into the pandemic that N95 respirators were in short supply.
Intel chip plants need construction workers, and fast
With all the talk about electric vehicles and enhancing supply chains, the demand for chipmaking has never been greater.
Global chip manufacturing roadblocks show no mercy
The global chip manufacturing industry can’t seem to catch a break.
Ford Motor CEO warns electric battery components will remain expensive
Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley has made it clear to reporters that the company does not expect the cost of raw materials needed to develop electric batteries will drop anytime soon.
Global food shortages are the results of multiple supply chain failures
A global supply chain crisis is shaking an industry none of us can survive without: food.
Supply and demand spurn a Mexican beer shortage
During the pandemic, sales of Mexican beer plummeted - but have surged to new heights in the following years, creating a whiplash effect.
Ukraine’s wheat harvest will struggle this July
July is the prime time of year to begin harvesting wheat, but the strained wheat market is tired.
BNSF limiting westbound shipments of food & diesel
The embargo will not include essential items such as water treatment chemicals and military equipment, but will greatly hinder shipments until July 31 to BNSf networks west of Illinois.