πŸ—οΈβ€οΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Portly Delays, Flood of Unity, & Parole Patrol


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Happy Monday, supply chain warriors! 🚚 Buckle up, because today’s dash is anything but smooth sailing:

1️⃣ The East and Gulf Coast port strike may be taking a breather, but don’t get too comfyβ€”there’s still a cargo pile-up to dig through.

2️⃣ Over at Biltmore Village, the floodwaters are out, but the cleanup is very in. The road to recovery is looking like a long haul.

3️⃣ Meanwhile, the Biden administration just hit β€œpause” on the parole program that’s let over 500,000 migrants enter the U.S. since late 2022β€”cue some potential labor shakeups.

Pour your coffee, this dash is all about navigating the aftermath! β˜•


β€œThe measure of intelligence is the ability to change.”
— Albert Einstein

Strike Paused, But Port Recovery Will Take Time

The East and Gulf Coast port strike might be on hold, but we’re not in the clear yet. The ILA (International Longshoremen’s Association) and USMX (U.S. Maritime Alliance) reached a tentative deal after a three-day walkout, including a 62% pay raise for dockworkers. Still, automation talks are on the table until mid-January.

But the real kicker? Those three days of strikes created major cargo backlogs. For every day of shutdown, recovery takes five days. That’s weeks of catching up! It’s a ripple effect hitting trucking, rail, warehousing, and future shipments.

πŸ’‘ Why It Matters: If your business is in logistics, this affects you. Backlogs mean delays for your customers, more costs, and a lot of shuffling.

πŸ”₯ Hot Take: Every day a port's on pause is like a five-day timeout for the supply chain. It’s more than just moving goodsβ€”it’s about keeping the entire system in sync.

Read more at Fox Business >


Biltmore Village Rebuilds After Hurricane Helene

The floodwaters have receded, but Biltmore Village is still in recovery mode. This once vibrant spot is now buried under mud, trash, and debris, with shops and restaurants still closed. As Gabriel Smith, 19, put it, "It’s pretty miserable, and there’s a lot of work to do."

Despite the destruction, the community is rallying. Asheville residents like Renee White and Kareem McDowell are showing how strong unity can be in tough times. It might take months, but the spirit of the village is far from broken. πŸ’ͺ

πŸ’‘ Why It Matters: When disasters hit, the ripple effect goes far beyond the local scene. Roads, railways, and logistics hubs are impacted, causing delays in shipments and disruptions to the entire supply chain.

πŸ”₯ Hot Take: Natural disasters flood more than just citiesβ€”they flood the supply chain. The challenge is keeping things moving when everything else is stuck.

Read more at NBC News >


Biden Administration Ends Parole Program for Migrants

Big changes are coming for immigration. The Biden administration just announced that it won’t renew the parole program that allowed over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the U.S. since October 2022. This program gave migrants two-year stays for humanitarian reasons, but those grants are now set to expire. While some will have other avenues to stay, like asylum or permanent residency, this program is winding down as originally planned.

πŸ’‘ Why It Matters: In logistics, immigration policies have a direct impact. Migrants often fill essential roles in trucking, warehouses, and logistics support. Fewer workers means potential labor shortages, slower deliveries, and increased costs.

πŸ”₯ Hot Take: When immigration programs tighten up, it sends ripples through the entire supply chain. Fewer workers equals more delays and higher costs.

Read more at Reuters >


Daily Riddle:

I move things fast, yet I’m slowing down,
Not enough hands in this busy town.
Goods pile up, but workers are few,
Without enough, what will we do?

What am I?

______

Previous Riddle Answer: CEO


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