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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

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production at its South Carolina plant to reduce reliance on North American imports. Exploring alternative shipping routes via Gulf Coast ports to bypass land border congestion. Fast-tracking partnerships with alternative logistics providers to bypass Chinese ports and avoid tariffed shipping routes.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

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territorial waters off the coast of South Carolina. hope to slash shipping costs and save millions of dollars when they sit down later this month to negotiate long-term contracts with ocean carriers following last year’s surge in rates. The average contract cost of shipping a container from China to the U.S.

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VW’s Scout Is Rethinking EV Designs to Cut Rare Earths, CEO Says

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Scout is monitoring the situation as it builds out its South Carolina production facility. trade negotiations with China. trade negotiations with China. CEO Jim Farley told Bloomberg last week that supplies remain “day-to-day” despite apparent progress in U.S. talks with China.

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Ready For the Next Port Crisis?

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It said that if it takes two months for the ports to become fully operational, the window for shipping this season’s crop will have closed. To compete in global markets, America needs an efficient and modern freight transportation infrastructure system, including seaports and the land and water connections into and out of port facilities.”

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

Since 2009, when ScottsMiracle-Gro began implementing its new distribution model, the Company has reduced the number of miles traveled to ship products to home center customers by approximately one-third. ScottsMiracle-Gro is consolidating the warehousing and distribution of its bagged products that are shipped to home center stores.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

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Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity.

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Container Ship Disaster Averted- Similar Causation?

Supply Chain Matters

Last week, a large container ship lost control of its engines and narrowly averted another disaster thanks to quick thinking of on-board personnel and local maritime officials. The ship was eventually ordered by the U.S. The post Container Ship Disaster Averted- Similar Causation? Coast Guard to set anchor 8.5