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Amid Peak Season Surprises, Worries Persist

Intelligent Audit

As the global logistics industry continues to reel from the ongoing war in Ukraine, shippers are beginning to turn their attention to another global conflict with potentially disastrous effects for trans-pacific trade routes. and China over the fate of Taiwan are a source of immense pressure on the geopolitical and economic fronts.

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Panama Canal Drought: Lower Water Levels, Higher Supply Chain Risk

Resilinc

Restrictions in the Panama Canal have affected over 170 countries and virtually every good: soybeans and liquified natural gas from the United States, copper and fresh cherries from Chile, and beef from Brazil. Last fall, when the Mississippi River closed sections due to low water levels, it caused $20 billion in economic damage.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

This drives up rates and can affect your ability to book shipments in/out of affected and nearby states. Refrigerated transportation is particularly at a premium and can be difficult to secure if not working with a logistics provider with an expansive network. You may need to pay more to attract capacity. iFrames not supported.

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[INFOGRAPHIC, REPORT, & INTERACTIVE MAP] The US Manufacturing Workforce & Making it In America

GlobalTranz

The top 10 states ranked by manufacturing’s share of total state employment in 2013 are Indiana (16.8 percent, 228,600 jobs), Mississippi (12.3 Complete data for employment in each state and for all 435 congressional districts (and the District of Columbia) are also available in the EPI US Manufacturing Footprint Map below.

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In Louisiana, Trade War Makes Biggest US Port Tremble

Material Handling & Logistics

To understand what a trade war means for America, go to the Mississippi. Everything came from the Mississippi. People have no idea what’s going on on the other side of that levee,” said port Executive Director Paul Aucoin, nodding toward the grassy ridge beyond which 800 vessels can ply his portion of the Mississippi at any time.