May 5, 2022 What the Current ILWU and PMA Contract Negotiations Mean for Shippers A look at how the upcoming port labor negotiations could impact transportation networks and the shippers that rely on them to get their goods from origin to destination. The June 30 deadline for a new labor deal between the International Longshore & Warehouse Union workers (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) is beginning to… Continue Reading
April 21, 2022 Storage & Capacity Constraints Continue as Another Peak Season Looms Shippers are facing a litany of constraints and challenges as we move closer to peak season. Here’s what you can expect and some tips for navigating the challenges. The US industrial market achieved record-high asking rents amid extremely tight space conditions in 2021, and that wave followed shippers right into 2022. While demand well outpaced… Continue Reading
April 13, 2022 CVSA’s International Roadcheck: May 17-19, 2022 CVSA’s annual three-day International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 17-19, 2022. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck, the largest enforcement program on commercial motor vehicles in the world, will take place May 17-19, 2022. During this time, CVSA-certified inspectors will conduct compliance, inspection and enforcement initiatives throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Each… Continue Reading
April 11, 2022 Picking the Right Logistics Partner for Your Operation Don’t ever settle for second best when selecting a logistics partner to run your transportation, fulfillment and freight forwarding operation. Here are five things to keep in mind when picking the right one for your operation. The need for adaptability and resilience is greater than ever, and many shippers are turning to logistics providers to… Continue Reading
March 30, 2022 Managing Port Congestion and Disruption With the US port congestion problems now migrating to the East Coast, shippers are coming up with creative ways to manage the current challenges and plan for a more resilient future. After watching the West Coast ports overflowing with ships anchored out in the Pacific Ocean, waiting to come in and unload, it looks like… Continue Reading
Weather Related Service Update: Severe Weather Outbreak Severe Weather Outbreak Expected in the Lower Mississippi River Valley and Southeast United States The National Weather Service has announced severe thunderstorms are expected through tonight from the lower Missouri Valley to central Texas. Damaging gusts, severe hail, and a few brief tornadoes are possible. A severe weather outbreak is expected tomorrow across the Lower… Continue Reading
March 23, 2022 Weather Related Service Update: Severe Storms and Heavy Rain Severe Storm Potential Shifts into the East Wintry Weather in the Upper Great Lakes The National Weather Service has announced severe storms with potential for damaging winds and brief tornadoes can be expected across the Southeast. Strong to severe storms will be possible into the Ohio Valley and southern Mid-Atlantic. Some storms may produce locally… Continue Reading
March 22, 2022 Railroad Contract Negotiations Update UPDATE 3/22/2022: On March 22, 2022, the “TCRC – Train and Engine Negotiating Committee agreed to enter binding arbitration with CP, ending the TCRC strike action that began over the weekend.” The unions applied to the National Mediation Board (NMB) for a federal mediator to be assigned to the negotiations March 11th-16th, 2022. If the mediation… Continue Reading
March 10, 2022 Weather Related Service Update: Developing Winter Storm and Severe Weather Threats into the Weekend March 11, 2022: The National Weather Service has announced a strong cold front will begin to push across the Eastern U.S. today and Saturday bringing a wide range of hazards to the region. Heavy snow is expected from the eastern Great Lakes through the Northeast. Thunderstorms capable of damaging wind, isolated hail, and a few… Continue Reading
February 24, 2022 Weather Related Service Update: Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Friday The National Weather Service has announced a winter storm will produce a swath of freezing rain into Friday over the northern Mid-Atlantic and a swath of heavy snow over upstate New York State and much of New England. Ice accumulations over 0.25” are most likely over west-central Pennsylvania where particularly hazardous travel is likely. Snowfall… Continue Reading
