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West Coast Port Strike Update

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The current contract has been extended briefly, until July 11 2014. Cargo will continue to move and operations will carry on at the port until an agreement can be reached through these disruptions. Global Transportation Supply Chain Port Strike' It’s after June 30, and yet no deal has been reached.

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Market Update: Transportation Industry News

CH Robinson Transportfolio

While there is no contract extension in place, both parties have pledged to keep cargo moving. A total of 375 truck fleet companies with 9,435 trucks went bankrupt in the second quarter of 2014, a number that is well above the 205 carriers and 4,745 trucks in the second quarter of 2013. Carrier Capacity. Driver Shortage.

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Market Update: Transportation Industry News

CH Robinson Transportfolio

On August 26, 2014, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) reached a tentative agreement on terms for health benefits, subject to agreement on the other issues in the negotiations. On July 29, 2014, the U.S. Government Regulations. Leave your suggestions in the comment section.

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Los Angeles and Long Beach Terminal Congestions

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Robinson and other Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCOs) participated to ensure that customers’ voices are heard. Due to the heavy influx of cargo and issues downstream, the containers continue to be stacked making it difficult for the terminals to release the older containers. Global Transportation Supply Chain' CURRENT STATE.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The major impact will be to hazardous cargo (majority of classes), with a hold on Xiamen port from August 1st to September 7th, including imports to Xiamen, exports from Xiamen, and transfers via Xiamen. In 2014, a port strike at Los Angeles-Long Beach caused severe congestion and freight delays. Union labor contracts.

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Market Update: Transportation Industry News

CH Robinson Transportfolio

This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business. A total of 355 truck fleet companies with 9,090 trucks went bankrupt in the third quarter of 2014. Read more.

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

6 River Systems

It started in 1969 as DHL Air Cargo, and by the late 1970s, the company had expanded its operations and offered services throughout the world. FedEx is the largest cargo airline in the world in terms of scheduled freight tonne kilometers (FTK), a distinction the company has held since 2014, and it’s the fourth largest in terms of fleet size.