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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

We have been planning early and leveraging investments in our people, infrastructure, transportation and technology made possible by the Delivering for America plan. Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles rose 3 percent year-over-year to 828,016 TEUs in August, marking the first increase in 13 months, port officials said.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The overarching rule that all actions taken are meant to meet the needs of the present society without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs, is a key driver. We want to support and enrich these local communities through what we do best: logistics and transportation services. Acting for Planet.

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Why Innovation is the Name of the Distribution Game in 2019

Stord

Warehouse availability is shrinking as demand rises What’s more, finding storage space is increasingly difficult. Demand outpaced the supply of new warehouse construction for the year by 29 million square feet. Demand outpaced the supply of new warehouse construction for the year by 29 million square feet.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

The list is presented in the order the responses were received in: 1) Andreas Wieland , Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School Successful supply chain management means that organizations are well-orchestrated in an end-to-end value network. That might mean diverting from Los Angeles/Long Beach to Canada or Mexico.

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COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict Global Supply Chain News Capsule March 23 2022

Supply Chain Matters

lawmakers had expressed concerns that with supply chains already highly constrained, the CP Rail stoppage would create an added transportation crisis for import as well as export flows. Surface Transportation Board on the merger with Kansas City Southern. . West Coast ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach throughout 2021.

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Freight Market Update and Q2 Trucking Outlook

Zipline Logistics

Katie Denis, the vice president of industry narrative at the CBA, spoke to Transport Topics recently, stating , “I think the ongoing demand to me breaks down into short-term and long-term behavior. This elevated demand level will have similar effects on the freight market that were present during the latter half of 2020.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 2.18-2.22

Freight Plus

The new initiative, called “Shipment Zero,” signifies Amazon’s first serious look at presenting a sustainable shipping model to the public. West coast importers trying to beat tariffs find warehouses short on space. While import volumes surged 9% YoY, warehouse availability is down to 4.6% in Los Angeles.