Cargo operations at the Port of Seattle have been halted due to coordinated work actions led by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), according to a tweet from the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), which represents terminal operators.

The practice of nearshoring, particularly bringing manufacturing back from Asia to the Western hemisphere, is seen as an advantage for American producers.

Digitalization has brought about transformative changes in logistics and the supply chain, revolutionizing global operations.

A recent study conducted by Sikich, a Chicago consulting firm, reveals low optimism among manufacturing industry leaders due to rising interest rates, economic challenges, and a talent shortage.

The trucking industry is facing a recruitment and retention challenge, particularly among younger generations.

Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has awarded $400,000 to each of its MEP National Network Centers across the United States and Puerto Rico, totaling over $20 million in funding.

Various governments worldwide have introduced semiconductor strategies worth billions of dollars to address supply chain disruptions and secure chip supplies.

Freight forwarders remain hopeful for a container demand recovery this year, according to a survey by Container xChange.

The COVID-19 relief funds intended to combat the pandemic and stabilize the economy became the target of the greatest grift in U.S. history.

Julie Su, President Biden's nominee for Labor Secretary, faced additional scrutiny during her testimony before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce regarding her role in California's controversial worker classification law, AB5.

Labor fight at West Coast ports leads to ship congestion and rising commercial shipping prices, posing a risk of supply chain disruptions and potential shortages or higher prices.

Conservative buyers in Republican-leaning areas like Collin County, Texas, are increasingly drawn to electric vehicles for reasons beyond environmental concerns

Jack Buffington, a supply chain expert, sheds light on how the COVID-19 pandemic simply brought to the surface the long-standing issues plaguing global supply chains.

According to the Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates, import cargo volume at major US container ports is expected to be 22% lower in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period last year, despite increased consumer spending.

Union Pacific and BNSF, two of the largest rail carriers in the United States, have introduced new intermodal services at Port Houston, transforming the logistics landscape for transporting goods to key U.S. markets.

The Indus Motor Company (IMC) in Pakistan, which manufactures Toyota vehicles, has experienced ongoing production problems due to inventory shortages.

In May, the Logistics Managers Index (LMI) recorded a contraction, reflecting a slowdown in the logistics industry.

Smoke from severe wildfires in eastern Canada has caused a significant decline in air quality across the US, impacting states as far west as Minnesota and as far south as South Carolina.

West Coast port tensions and slowdowns caused by labor disputes are spreading congestion to freight railroads, raising concerns for the supply chain.

Unforeseen drops in international freight pricing and an oversupply of freight capacity have led to a reversal in the global trade, supply chain, and logistics landscape.