Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 17, 2021
During the first six months of 2021, North America, Asia and Europe saw marked growth in shipment volume, with the highest increase seen in May. In June, shipments were up by 32% and 33% for Asia and North America, respectively, compared to January 2021. Global ramifications of port congestion.
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 31, 2022
A container from Shanghai to Long Beach was 56 days in 2020 and increased to 80 days in 2021. Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Manufacturing equipment lead times were 19 months. Source E2open Shipping Index).
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Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
A container from Shanghai to Long Beach was 56 days in 2020 and increased to 80 days in 2021. Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Manufacturing equipment lead times were 19 months. Source E2open Shipping Index).
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 19, 2015
The ports of Long Beach and LA, representing 40% of port capacity in the United States, are gridlocked. Jon Slangerup, CEO of the Port of Long Beach , made a public statement that this is a new normal. Three weeks is substantial and may tip the hand to reshore more manufacturing into North America.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Every day has felt like a major squall, from natural disasters closing down manufacturing facilities and ports, to container shortages and labor issues, to rising costs and the ongoing pandemic. How do I get shipment X out of Long Beach? Can I stack two more levels of containers on every chassis?
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 23, 2022
After a three-day stoppage of rail operations impacting transcontinental shipments of key commodities and manufactured goods, the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference have reached a settlement calling for final and binding arbitration of differences. West Coast ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach throughout 2021.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 2, 2021
Here’s an example: Every year, a huge volume of finished goods are shipped from Asia to North America. Ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach, as well as in Europe and other global locations. And, in many cases, how fragile. Knock down one domino, and others fall. Ships are stacked up at major U.S.
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