U.S. fuel stockpile growth slows as Gulf Coast exports surge
US Gulf Coast fuel exports are in high demand this summer due to Latin America, slowing efforts to bring domestic fuel stateside.
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act has been signed into law: so, now what?
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 was signed into law by President Joe Biden last Thursday.
A national embarrassment: the baby formula shortage continues
The baby formula shortage is an embarrassment to a nation under pressure.
Congress representatives propose removal of the 1917 Federal Excise Tax
The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2022 has been introduced to Congress, proposing doing away with the 12% Federal Excise Tax on heavy trucks and trailers.
Oil refineries profit big regardless of refineries shutting down
The largest oil refineries are facing backlash from the Biden Administration as they report a combined $10 billion in profits this quarter, regardless of refineries being shut down.
There is a pay and contentment gap between men and women in supply chain sectors
30% of women report that their lifestyle needs are met by their pay, while 56% of men feel the same.
Spot freight rates expected to continue climbing into 2023 due to port congestion
All around the globe, port congestion riddled the supply chain with stressors.
Amazon delivery drones have entered the chat
California is usually the first to try things out and Amazon drones won’t be any different.
Minority hiring across all levels more likely in larger companies
As far as diversity stands, larger companies tend to have a foothold on minority hiring in contrast to their smaller competitors.
Rail unions signal possible strike if mediation isn’t possible; government to intervene
A rail strike would tighten the supply of goods transported across the country.
Parents are still stressed about infant formula shortage
What began with the standard supply chain worn too thin by pandemic-related restrictions, was followed by a formula recall of products manufactured at Abbott Laboratories, one of the largest formula manufacturing plants in the United States.
The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act is gaining traction in Congress
The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, formally known as HR2187, is gaining traction in Congress as two more co-sponsors hopped on board.
Democratic Rep. James Clyburn claims U.S. turned a blind eye to fraud regarding the COVID SBA loan program
Democratic Rep. James Clyburn is placing the blame squarely on the Trump Administration for failing to prevent fraud involving the SBA-led Covid Relief program implemented in the early days of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Self-defense classes: a creative incentive to diversify a driver pool
Women drivers could be incentivized to partner with carriers with self-defense classes.
Amazon triples land ownership in 2 years
Amazon is rapidly investing in real estate across the country, building its land portfolio.
Ukraine seaports littered with mines might not be in operation for a long time
Ukraine’s seaports have been littered with mines as the Russian invasion threatened their supply chain.
Port of Oakland union workers announce daytime hours work stoppage
The Port of Oakland, the “worst-performing port for the movement of import containers”, is planning a daytime work stoppage on June 20th for union workers.
Port of Long Beach TEU volume has 2nd biggest month in over a century
The Port of Long Beach had its strongest month in May, processing 890,989 twenty-foot equivalent units last month.
South Carolina Ports handle record volume in stride
The region's ports have handled a 15% increase in year-over-year TEUs in 2022’s fiscal year thus far.
Uruguay’s Zonamerica SA wants to put Latin America on the supply chain recovery map
The country wants to boost its value as a supply chain hub and aims to help alleviate some of the supply chain crises affecting the world.