supply chain News Updates

Business, Technology, Equipment, Top 100

Class 8 Truck Makers, Buyers Struggle to Get in Sync on Orders

No one asked for these challenges: not the truck buyers staring at a rising tide of freight demand, and not truck makers delivering as many new heavy-duty trucks as they can to customers, but still way too few.

February 28, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

US Presents ‘Buy American’ Plan to Ease Supply Chain Squeeze

The Biden administration announced several new actions Feb. 24 intended to ease supply chain disruptions that have plagued the economy during the coronavirus pandemic.

February 24, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

US House, Senate Negotiate Semiconductor Production Bill

Legislation that would dedicate $52 billion to boost the country’s role as a semiconductor manufacturer amid a supply chain crisis is expected to be a main item on Congress’ agenda over the coming weeks.

February 22, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Soaring Diesel, Gas Prices Bleed Into Shipping

The shipping industry is starting to feel the full force of surging diesel and gasoline costs.

February 22, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Narrow Window to Clear Clogged L.A. Ports Hinges on Demand Waning

The bottlenecked ports in Los Angeles face a narrow window between now and midyear to clear container backlogs before another import surge and union contract talks threaten to stall progress moving record volumes of cargo through the busiest U.S. gateway for trade.

February 22, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Gas, Grocery Price Hikes Spur States to Pursue Tax Relief

Rapidly climbing inflation in the U.S. is accelerating calls from governors and state leaders to provide immediate tax relief to cash-strapped residents facing higher prices on everyday products such as gas, milk and electricity.

February 18, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Watchdogs Pledge Crackdown on Global Supply Chain Collusion

Companies that use global supply chains to cover up collusion and criminal conduct could face fines equivalent to 10% of their revenue.

February 17, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Supply Chain Disruptions Likely to Continue in Near Future

Economists and industry experts widely believe supply chain disruptions will continue to greatly impact the transportation industry for the first half of the year, and possibly into 2023.

February 14, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Inflation, Tangled Supply Lines Are Gripping Economy

WASHINGTON — Since the pandemic erupted two years ago, Forest Ramsey and his wife, Kelly, have held the line on prices at their gourmet chocolate shop in Louisville, Ky. Now, they’re about to throw in the towel.

February 11, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

US Senators Introduce Supply Chain Bill Amid Funding Negotiations

WASHINGTON — To alleviate supply chain woes around the country, two senior senators introduced legislation meant to improve the flow of freight at commercial ports.

February 10, 2022