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Supply Chain Roundup 3/08/22

U.S. construction industry supply chains experience extra strain due to the Russian-Ukrainian war, leading to material shortages and rising costs, and major carriers and customs agencies are refusing Russian shipments. TPM22 conference reveals labor unrest regarding...

Supply Chain Roundup 3/01/22

A cyberattack on Expeditors International of Washington has shut down its online operations, leaving many shippers unable to secure bookings or receive shipment information. The Port of Charleston introduced a temporary embargo on exports as it continued to struggle...

Supply Chain Roundup 2/22/22

TPM22 talks are fast approaching, and carriers have shown that they have the upper hand in negotiations as U.S. importers face higher rates and more challenges in securing carrier space. Port congestion over the past year has led to higher numbers of shipper-owned...
Supply Chain Roundup 2/15/22

Supply Chain Roundup 2/15/22

Although many ports throughout the US are still dealing with a backlog of cargo ships waiting off-shore to unload, positive trends are emerging that indicate a return to normal operations may soon be in sight. Congestion in US Ports Still Not Remedied by Slower Import...
Supply Chain Roundup 2/08/22

Supply Chain Roundup 2/08/22

Seaports around the world faced serious logistic problems this week. From China to South Carolina the congestion of containers and ships being unable to unload their cargo has caused the supply chain to come to a halt. The pandemic is not said to be the cause of all...