Tag: ports
FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 16, 2024
The latest FI news podcast touches on the notable reduction in drinking among young adults — especially when it comes to wine.
FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 9, 2024
The newest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on Instacart’s new AI-powered smart cart, the Caper Cart, and more.
Port Delays Continue to Pile Up
Global shipping is likely to take another hit in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The invasion adds a level of complexity to an industry already navigating changing consumer demand, inflation, and the ongoing effects …
Retailers Charter Vessels in Next Chapter of “Containergeddon”
Port congestion continues on both U.S. coasts and the situation won’t be resolved any time soon. To deal with the pandemic-driven slowdown of sea networks — or, as Steve Ferreira of shipping consultancy Ocean Audit describes …
California Ports Take Different Approaches to Backlogs
The backlog of ships off the coast of California has become so dire that the Biden Administration has gotten involved. Additionally, the two primary ports are exploring different strategies in trying to alleviate issues. As …
Industry Insider: Global Shipping Problems to Persist into 2022
While the world looked to the second half of 2021 as the “Great Reopening” following the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems the “Great Backlog” is a more apt name for the current shipping paradigm. From sweatpants …
UPDATE: Shipping Logjams Have West Coast Ports Scrambling
Congested ports in the U.S. continue to cause major supply chain disruptions. The California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — which together handle more than a third of U.S. container imports — are …
No Safe Harbor: West Coast Port Backups Impacting Food Trade
Imports and exports may be slowing at West Coast ports, but that’s not due to a lack of demand: logjams at ports from Los Angeles to Seattle are complicating efforts by U.S. agricultural companies looking …