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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

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Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). Colorado also adopted the rule but will have a heavy duty truck provision begin in 2027.

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U.S. Freight Logistics Industry Recession Continues with Some Hopeful Signs

Supply Chain Matters

The Logistics Managers Index Report® , compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), reported an April 2023 value of 50.9,

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Continued Disruption and Added Cost Inflation Reflected in Key Global Transportation and Logistics Indices in March and Q1 2022

Supply Chain Matters

For the specific routing of Shanghai to Los Angeles , the index was reported as $9112 at the end of March, compared to $10,986 at the end of February. In February, a new Stage I Measure was introduced, which tracks that average period from cargo ready to origin port departure. US Logistics Index.

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Relatively Cautious Global Production and Supply Chain Indices for February 2022

Supply Chain Matters

For the specific routing of Shanghai to Los Angeles , the index was reported as $10,986, representing a 158 percent year-over year increase. In February, a new Stage I Measure was introduced, which tracks that average period from cargo ready to origin port departure. The value of that index as of this posting was $9,279.46

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

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Cargo begins clogging Port of Los Angeles amid railroad worker shortage. As a result, cargo is clogging the ports of Los Angeles amid a railroad worker shortage. FedEx agrees to buy 10% stake in Berkshire Grey. US considers crackdown on memory chip makers in China. Apparently, warehouses are full.