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November U.S. Logistics Manager’s Index- Noteworthy Trending

Supply Chain Matters

The above is relatively good news for retail and consumer goods businesses given the inventory overhang that has dogged the industry for far too long. Both of these scenarios led to large drops in the overall LMI, but this more recent drop is significantly less concerning.”

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This Week in Logistics News (August 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

The number of vessels waiting to cross the Panama Canal has reached 154, and slots for carriers to book passage are being reduced in an effort to manage congestion caused by ongoing drought conditions that have roiled the major shipping gateway since the spring. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Hanjin Shipping Bankruptcy

3PL Insights

However, many consumer goods that were destined for retailers may never actually make it to stores. This is because of the issues discussed earlier surrounding land transportation companies like truckers and railroaders, who don’t want to transport these goods without the guarantee that they will get paid.

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Global Wide Production PMI Levels Unchanged in February 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Overall, global activity reportedly showed signs of increased production output for consumer goods production levels but continued muted growth for intermediate supply network and investment goods production levels. Slight Rise in Global Wide Production Activity Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P.

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Panama Canal Has a Problem with No Easy Fix

Material Handling & Logistics

The Panama Canal Authority promised a dozen daily slots for ships of all stripes to pass through the new lane -- ultimately. Just as the Panama Canal was unveiling a new, fatter set of locks, U.S. The Panama Canal Authority promised a dozen daily slots for ships of all stripes to pass through the new lane -- ultimately.

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Panama Canal Problem That's Got No Easy Fix

Material Handling & Logistics

The Panama Canal Authority promised a dozen daily slots for ships of all stripes to pass through the new lane -- ultimately. Just as the Panama Canal was unveiling a new, fatter set of locks, U.S. The Panama Canal Authority promised a dozen daily slots for ships of all stripes to pass through the new lane -- ultimately.

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Global Manufacturing PMI Levels Rise in January 2024

Supply Chain Matters

While production rose among consumer goods producers, it reportedly was unchanged among intermediate and investment goods sectors. January data reinforces that production levels have improved for domestic consumer goods demand but remain muted for export related production demand.