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Yantian Port Congestion: How Can Shippers Navigate Another Major Supply Chain Disruption?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

A good example of how this plays out is in the case of congestion at the Port of Oakland. Over the last few months, as the delays at the LA port were mounting, carriers started diverting sailings to Oakland. Oakland is now also severely congested and suffering from the same unpredictability. The result?

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Well Prepared Retailers Seize Opportunity for Advantage during Port Closures

Supply Chain Collaborator

The ability of some retailers to modify their transportation programs on the fly, in response to serious external disruptions (i.e. West Coast Port closures) reflects their readiness to grasp a competitive opportunity when it presented itself this year.

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3 Reasons to consider upskilling your TMS

Locus

And when it comes to managing your logistics and transportation operations, having a cutting-edge Transportation Management System (TMS) is the key to success. The challenge lies in shippers leveraging a standalone Transportation Management System (TMS) for multiple logistics operations.

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Diesel Prices Keep Climbing, Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) Passes with Attempt to Lower Shipping Costs

Intelligent Audit

This year’s Gartner Supply Chain Symposium conference showcased a stellar presentation, “Last Mile is So Last Year — Here’s How to Reach the Future Retail Consumer,” from Gartner’s Vice President and Analyst, Tom Enright. As ocean transportation costs astronomically increase, the U.S. What is the Future of Final Mile Delivery?