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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

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The port handles about 11 million tons of cargo per year, including automobiles, containers, coal, and farm products. The port closure also creates congestion and delays at other ports and transportation modes, such as rail and truck, that must handle the diverted cargo.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

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Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea. Several cargo vessels were struck by missiles or drones during the past week. Cargo theft incidents were up more than 57 percent in 2023 compared with the year prior, according to CargoNet, a Verisk company.

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April 2, 2024 Update

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Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Salvage crews have already started working to clear the wreckage from last week’s bridge collapse in Baltimore. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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April 9, 2024 Update

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Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Recovery efforts in Baltimore continued to make progress this week. New rail services are already moving containers between the ports of Baltimore and NY/NJ to assist shippers disrupted by the closure.

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March 27, 2024 Update

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Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. Europe – N. America weekly prices fell 4% to $2.06/kg. Exporters choosing these options could face increased trucking and rail rates as demand increases for shifts to other ports. Transatlantic rates are about even with 2019 levels at $1,659/FEU.

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Energy Crisis in Asia and Europe: The Supply Chain Impact

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While there is in fact enough natural gas to make it through until the warmer months hit, lack of budget and pricing regulations have resulted in a shortage ( New York Times ). Per the contract, Eni will deliver one LNG cargo per month between 2017 and 2032.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 26 – September 1)

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The Port of Los Angeles, which is vying with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to be the nation’s busiest facility, saw a 25.8% One of the major agreements includes the country’s National Guard meeting monthly with AMOTAC officials to create enhanced safety measures on the country’s roadways to combat cargo theft.