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Amazon Workers Walk Out and Demonstrate for Grievances with Management

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters updates readers on actions occurring yesterday as some Amazon workers across multiple facilities walked out to demonstrate grievances with management. Reporting by The Seattle Times, business broadcasting network CNBC , and statements from Amazon differ on the overall number of workers that participated.

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Winter Alert: Winter Weather Conditions Developing Across Much of the US

GlobalTranz

The Louisiana Department of Transportation reported that all state-maintained roadways, except for I-20 and I-49 (sections that remain open), in the seven-parish Northwest region were deemed impassable because of winter weather conditions. Starting Saturday, a Pacific storm system will cause heavy snowfall from Portland to Seattle.

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Ocean Freight Routing Terms Explained

Material Handling & Logistics

This acronym stands for All Water Service, which is one of the most cost-effective ways to ship your cargo, and also one of the most eco-friendly ; however, it’s also one of the slowest forms of freight transportation. She has over 18 years of experience in the supply chain management and cargo management industry.

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Gridlock at US Ports is Reshaping the Supply Chain

RFgen

Standoff to Affect the Supply Chain? The looming nine-month labor negotiations have given supply chain managers a reason to rethink their routes in lieu of what seemed like an inevitable standoff. West Coast supply chain participants, the recent congestion may impact West Coast shipping into the near future as well.

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Gridlock at US Ports is Reshaping the Supply Chain

RFgen

Standoff to Affect the Supply Chain? The looming nine-month labor negotiations have given supply chain managers a reason to rethink their routes in lieu of what seemed like an inevitable standoff. West Coast supply chain participants, the recent congestion may impact West Coast shipping into the near future as well.

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Seattle is becoming a more favorable market for carriers and rejection rates are increasing. We are seeing favorable rates for shippers in Seattle, Ontario, California, and Denver, Colorado as carriers look to capitalize on outbound volumes. If shipping to or from DC, ensure your supply chain partners can handle freight.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

Seattle is becoming a more favorable market for carriers to head to with rejection rates increasing a bit. . Moving freight into Seattle, Ontario, California, and Denver , Colorado markets should pick up. If shipping to or from DC, ensure your supply chain partners can handle freight. . Status: Open . Kentucky .