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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 disrupts the inbound and outbound flows of vehicles and parts, affecting the operations and sales of automakers, dealers, and suppliers.

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Port of Baltimore Bridge Collapse Update

Supply Chain Matters

Reportedly as of Sunday, 32 vessels have managed to traverse 11 and 14 foot temporary channels, while 11 cargo vessels remain trapped within the port. Industry focused supply chain management teams quickly pivoted in the rerouting of ships destined to the Port of Baltimore to other U.S.

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

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Supply chain disruptions continue to lead to product shortages around the world. The ongoing pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, limited available supplies of cocoa, edible oil, and other food ingredients. FedEx agrees to buy 10% stake in Berkshire Grey.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

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Merchants including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lowe’s, and Walmart say the rising stocks signal a recovery from last year’s shortages driven by supply-chain disruptions and put them in a strong position to take advantage of consumer demand this holiday shopping period. This year, Union Pacific Corp.