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Like the Mississippi River Through New Orleans, Today’s CPG Market is Quickly Changing Directions

QAD

Twisting and turning, changing directions quickly, the Mississippi River winds down the center of the U.S. The post Like the Mississippi River Through New Orleans, Today’s CPG Market is Quickly Changing Directions appeared first on QAD Blog. through New Orleans and out into the Gulf of Mexico.

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Plant-location decisions and potential supply chain risk

Kinaxis

As might be expected, it’s news of the joint-venture plant that is attracting attention, especially since the companies announced the plant would have an estimated annual production capacity of approximately 300,000 units, will require a total investment of approximately 1.6 By further increasing its production capacity in the U.S.,

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Supply chain risks: The knowable unknowns that can hurt your supply chain!

Kinaxis

by Dr. Madhav Durbha CSX, one of the only two railroad operators in the USA that handles nearly all the shipments that move by train east of the Mississippi River has been experiencing serious challenges since the month of May. The reasons behind this were well chronicled in a recent Wall Street Journal article.

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Are You Prepared for Tight Truckload Capacity?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Are You Prepared for Tight Truckload Capacity? In the aftermath of Harvey and Irma, truckload capacity is tighter than it has been for years, giving some shippers challenges in covering freight. What’s causing tight truckload capacity. What’s causing tight truckload capacity | Transportfolio. Transportfolio. Keep in mind.

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Amid Peak Season Surprises, Worries Persist

Intelligent Audit

While increased independence from Amazon may seem like less-than-stellar news, UPS believes the transition could improve capacity access for other shippers within their network. . Record Low Water Levels Cause Shipping Woes Along Mississippi. Despite Declining Volumes, UPS and FedEx Increase Rates.

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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part Two: Climate Risks

Enterra Insights

Germany has proposed dredging parts of the Rhine after the worst drought to hit Europe in 500 years depressed water levels in 2022 and forced ships to sail at only 25 percent of capacity. ”[5] Rising Seas Obviously.

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Shipping Industry Lows Foil High Expectations

Intelligent Audit

With the continued lifting of COVID restrictions globally, more airfreight markets are reopening and offering more flight capacity. Logistics Experts Warn that Drought-Plagued Mississippi Could Threaten American Exports. Tender Rejections Plummet as Volume Slows.