Carrier strikes and how shippers should prepare for the worst

If the United Parcel Service (UPS) strike goes ahead on Aug. 1, supply chains will see significant disruptions. But even if the strike is averted, experts say it’s still a good idea for shippers to be prepared in the event of such disruptions. How? By diversifying your carrier mix to [...]

By |2024-01-30T23:36:42+00:00January 30, 2024|Logistics, Supply Chain|0 Comments

50 materials that are critical to the clean energy supply chain

The Department of Energy (DOE) has identified the materials that it considers critical to global clean energy technology supply chains for 2023 through to 2035. The list includes any non-fuel mineral, element, substance, or material that has a high risk of supply chain disruption, and are essential to clean energy [...]

By |2024-01-30T23:35:58+00:00January 30, 2024|Studies and Reports, Supply Chain|0 Comments

Government Invests More Than $653 Million in Ports to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced over $653 million to fund 41 port improvement projects across the country under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). This funding will help grow capacity and increase efficiency at coastal seaports, Great Lakes ports, and inland river ports. A significant portion [...]

By |2024-01-30T16:36:17+00:00January 30, 2024|Shipping, Supply Chain, Tariffs|0 Comments