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Senate EPW Committee’s new transportation bill is well received by modal groups
This bill has been welcomed with open arms by a few key freight transportation and logistics stakeholders that have been clamoring for a new bill.

U.S. West Coast ports warned about “complacency”
When the American Association of Port Authorities staged its port commissioners conference in San Francisco earlier this summer, attendees were keen on learning how to avoid being caught up in escalating policy disputes and high stakes disagreements—particularly on the U.S. West Coast.

Economic successes and challenges remain at the logistics forefront
A little while back, in this space, I wrote a blog with the following headline: “Is it time to be (a little) concerned about the economy?” Many of the points in that blog describe various economic factors that remain the same, but what appears to be different now are other things on the economic radar.

Amazon Prime Day creates logistics challenges and opportunities alike
As you may likely know, today and tomorrow are both part of Amazon Prime Day, which the global e-commerce titan refers to as “a 2-day parade of epic deals.” If that does not sum up exactly what Amazon Prime Day is, then there is a chance not much else will. This year marks the fifth year of Amazon Prime Day. And while it has become an event eagerly awaited and anticipated by consumers, the logistics planning and preparation it requires...

Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle to retire July 19
The Port of Oakland announced today that Executive Director Chris Lytle would retire July 19, after 53 years in trade and transportation. Meanwhile, Lytle has agreed to remain as a consultant to the port through year-end.

Is a ‘relaxing’ of HOS rules on the way?
Motor carriers that have long been pleading for more flexibility in the federal government’s truck driver hours-of-service (HOS) rules may finally be getting their wish…maybe.

An appreciation for the Jones Act on Independence Day
The Jones Act is not only a vital anchor for economic strength and job creation in California but also a pillar of the nation’s security and military capability.

Special maritime tribute to U.S. independence staged by CMA CGM Group
The CMA CGM Group, a leader in ocean cargo shipping and logistics, has announced that it will pay a special maritime tribute to America in honor of its U.S. shippers and logistics on July 3rd.

U.S. Ag shippers recognize ocean carrier service
When the 31st Annual Meeting of the Agriculture Ocean Transportation Coalition convened in Tacoma, WA this month, it featured the always popular Ocean Carrier Performance Survey

U.S. ports urge end to trade tensions with China
Kurt Nagle, AAPA’s President and Chief Executive Officer, is concerned about the overall impact of additional Chinese tariffs on port-related jobs,

Not phased by parting with FedEx, Amazon adds more aircraft
If the recent announcement made by FedEx in which it publicly stated it is no longer doing business with Amazon left any type of mark for Amazon, it looks like it did not phase the global e-commerce bellwether based on an announcement it made on Wednesday.

With U.S.-Mexico reaching agreement, trade tensions at southern border lessen
With last Friday’s news that the United States and Mexico reached a deal that will put off the implementation of tariffs by the United States on Mexico, which it had planned to start today as a countermeasure to what President Trump called an “ongoing illegal immigration crisis” at the Southern border, it is likely cross-border trade stakeholders are breathing a collective sign of relief.

Honoring exceptional managers and providers of “humanitarian logistics”
Logistics Management readers are asked to help recognize and honor businesses and individuals whose contributions improve humanitarian outcomes through unique or creative supply chain solutions.

Move to seven-day ground delivery by FedEx continues to raise the stakes in parcel market
When FedEx announced last week that it plans to launch residential delivery seven days a week for most of the United States, effective January 2020 in an effort to “further serve the fast-growing e-commerce market,” it was viewed as big news, and that very much remains the case just a few days later. It is hard not to see it any other way, it seems, given that the e-commerce clearly continues to take a lasting hold on how we shop, coupled...

Ocean cargo carriers have yet to satisfy most shipper’s needs, survey reveals
As if things were not tough enough for global ocean carriers these days, meeting shippers’ service and contractual expectations continues to decline,according to the third annual shipper satisfaction survey conducted by the London-based consultancy, Drewry and the European Shippers’ Council.

MARAD issues timely news on U.S. cargo shipbuilding achievement
With the Jones Act under fire, it's time once again to consider the advantages of having a ready U.S. Merchant Marine

AAR and Class I members tell Congress to pass USMCA sooner than later
While USMCA has still not been formally signed into law, it has the attention of the freight railroad sector, to be sure. And that was presented in a very detailed letter sent to the Members of the United States Congress from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and its undersigned Class I freight railroad members.

Note to CEOs: Great Supply Chain Orchestras Have Great Conductors
Recently, I was moderating a panel discussion at a conference for company presidents and CEOs with two supply chain leaders—Mark Holifield, EVP, Supply Chain at Home Depot, and Tracy Rosser, former SVP, Transportation for Walmart. I invited them to the conference so they could share how Home Depot and Walmart use their supply chains as a competitive advantage and a key element in achieving outstanding financial results.

Maritime cargo stakeholders come together to oppose Oakland A’s waterfront stadium
A rare alliance in the ocean cargo industry – comprising shippers, terminals operators, dockside labor and port authorities – has taken form recently in response to problems posed by what will soon become the city’s sole remaining major professional sports franchise.

When it comes to the U.S.-China trade war, there is no clear end in sight
Last week in this space the topic of imminent additional tariffs to be placed on United States-bound imports out of China, part and parcel of the seemingly interminable U.S.-China trade war, was front and center. Well, those tariffs, to the tune of 25% on around $200 billion worth of Chinese goods and products, coupled with President Trump recently saying he is ready to further up the ante, with a 25% tariff on more Chinese imports were met, not unexpectedly, with retaliatory...


March 2024 Logistics Management

March 4, 2024 · While this year may be a close copy of 2023 in terms of supply chain execution as it relates to e-commerce moves, forecasting is more precarious. The instability and conflict have no upside, only more disruption—which inevitably leads to service and cost impacts across the board.

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