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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

ToolsGroup

At the mercy of Hurricane Laura, the Louisiana production plant was completely eradicated. Unlike the Louisiana fire, the plant wasn’t completely leveled (minimizing the long-term impact on the chlorine shortage), but the fire still resulted in the loss of 100,000 pounds of chlorine tablets. Image Source: USA Today.

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Well Prepared Retailers Seize Opportunity for Advantage during Port Closures

Supply Chain Collaborator

There are some retailers – whose industry is characterized by high volume imports from China and elsewhere – who can vouch for the verity of this statement. The ability of some retailers to modify their transportation programs on the fly, in response to serious external disruptions (i.e.

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Hurricane Harvey Updates

Elementum

Harvey downgraded to a tropical depression on Wednesday night, August 29 but heavy rains and life-threatening flash floods are expected to continue in and around Houston, Beaumont/Port Arthur, eastward into southwest Louisiana for the rest of the week. Here’s What You Need To Know: EFFECTS. Auto production in Texas, led by General Motors Co.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

However, the new order has a few modifications and allows for retail and other non-essential businesses to begin reopening on May 4. . As the state reopens retail facilities on May 4, shipping in and out of Arizona should not be substantially impacted. . Restaurants, gyms, and retailers are open at 50 percent capacity. .

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

California Governor Gavin Newsome has allowed retailers to reopen; however, some restrictions remain in place. It may be a challenge to make retail deliveries in this region until that time. Restaurants, gyms, and retailers are open at 50 percent capacity. Louisiana has a shelter-in-place order in place through May 15.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

has allowed retailers to reopen; however,? It may be a challenge to make retail deliveries in this region?until Restaurants, gyms, and retailers are open at 50 percent capacity.?? . Louisiana ? . Louisiana ’s shelter-in-place order expired on May 15 and businesses can start to reopen? California ? .

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Understanding Inventory Tax: An eCommerce Merchant’s Guide

Ware2Go

The states that currently tax inventory are: Arkansas Alaska Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Oklahoma Texas Vermont Virginia West Virginia. Inventory tax is highly unpopular among merchants and is seen by many as disincentivizing retail and business growth in general. How Does Inventory Tax Affect My Business?