The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in rapid shifts in manufacturing, transportation, and logistics. As the country reopens and we return to more “normal” conditions, let us take a look at what lies ahead. The Economic Outlook According to the May NACD … Continue reading
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How We Get An Apple Juice Box A Day – The Apple Juice Supply Chain
After orange juice, apple juice is the second most popular fruit drink in the world. The apple juice supply chain is crucial to bringing this beverage into US homes. The bulk of domestically harvested apples are consumed raw, therefore, most … Continue reading
The Advantages of Cloud Based Transportation Management Systems (TMS) for Bulk Liquid Distribution
TMS is optimizing freight transportation supply chain logistics across regions by: lowering IT costs, reducing transaction costs, optimizing capacity utilization, fostering collaboration, and increasing the dependability, timeliness and reliability of delivery. Technological advances in fleet management in the bulk liquid … Continue reading
U.S. Proposed Chassis Tariffs in the Effect on the Chassis Shortage
Whether at a coastal port or a railyard in the heart of America, there is currently a chassis shortage throughout the United States. Major U.S. ports including the Port of LA, Port of New York- New Jersey, Savannah, Chicago, Baltimore, … Continue reading
Podcasts Transportation Professionals Should Be Listening To
Transportation professionals want brief, timely and topical industry news, insightful information on trends, and discourse from thought leaders, whether they are behind the wheel or on the beach. Popular podcasts offer entertaining audible news and a much needed break from … Continue reading
The April 2018 Educational Primer on Chemical Regulations for Canada and The US
The EPA states that the purpose of this primer is to compile easy-to-use information for stakeholders potentially regulated under similar U.S. and Canadian regulations — Significant New Use Rules (SNUR) in the U.S. and Significant New Activity (SNAc) provisions in … Continue reading
What Trump’s Infrastructure Proposal Means for The Intermodal Industry
Earlier this year, President Trump revealed his long-anticipated infrastructure program, which had been a recurring campaign promise during the 2016 election. Unsurprisingly, several of these policies will impact the intermodal shipping and transportation industry. Highlights of Trump’s Infrastructure Proposal President … Continue reading
Cyber Attack Causes Cargo Delays for World’s Largest Tank Container Shipping Entity
If you thought it was just data centers and financial institutions that were prone to cyber mayhem, think again. In June, the world’s largest tank container shipping conglomerate was the victim of a cyber attack that brought down its worldwide … Continue reading
South Coast Air Quality Management District (California) Proposes Tax and Creates Uproar Among Shipping, Distribution, and Logistics Groups
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is currently under considerable scrutiny due to its proposed tax, which is projected to raise $1 billion per year for up to 15 years in order to fund air quality improvements in … Continue reading
Summary of the ACC’s Chemical Industry Outlook for 2017
The business of making chemicals is a $797 billion industry. It’s one of the U.S.A.’s most important manufacturing industries, since it contributes over 14.0% of all exports and 15.0% of the world’s chemicals. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) predicts the … Continue reading