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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

Logistics Viewpoints

production at its South Carolina plant to reduce reliance on North American imports. Freight rates have surged due to increased demand for ocean and rail transport, particularly for industries like consumer goods and industrial manufacturing. Customs enforces new tariff regulations. Volvo has ramped up U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

territorial waters off the coast of South Carolina. Some companies expect to cut ocean-freight rates by half or more, which in turn could allow retailers to slow or stop price increases for goods. On February 4, the U.S. Air Force shot down the balloon over U.S. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Hurricane Florence path includes 4 port cities

DAT Solutions

Although the coastal towns in the path of Hurricane Florence are generally at the receiving end of the distribution chain, there are 4 port cities in the hurricane's path that will certainly affect freight movements — and likely result in rate increases in those markets. Want to help? Savannah is the second-busiest U.S.

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Panama Canal Expansion Boosts Freight in an Unexpected Place

DAT Solutions

Expansion at the Panama Canal, pictured above, has led to a business boom in South Carolina. But the South Carolina freight market has already gotten a boost thanks to the expansion, and the industrial boom has been evident on DAT Load Boards. Photo by Stan Shebs. That lane paid an average of $3.09

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

ScottsMiracle-Gro currently has warehouses connected to operations for the co-distribution of fertilizer with growing media products at 16 locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. Media Contact: Anne Kreuser.

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Ready For the Next Port Crisis?

Talking Logistics

Long Beach is the highest-ranked port in the United States (20th in the world) with a berth productivity of 88, compared to 130 for Tianjin (China), 104 for Shanghai, 86 for Rotterdam (Netherlands), 78 for New York-New Jersey, and 71 for Charleston (South Carolina). The bottom line for all U.S.

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National Logistics Day™ 2022

Enterra Insights

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issued a House Resolution naming National Logistics Day as an official state holiday; the States of Ohio and South Carolina both issued formal proclamations; and with the support of Congressman Kelly, the U.S. But that was not the only support. ”[6]. Concluding Thoughts.