Maersk Opens New 90,000-Square-Foot Airfreight Gateway in Miami
Maersk has launched a new airfreight gateway in Miami, aimed at improving logistics between the US, Latin America, and major markets in Asia and Europe.
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Maersk Opens New 90,000-Square-Foot Airfreight Gateway in Miami
Maersk has launched a new airfreight gateway in Miami, aimed at improving logistics between the US, Latin America, and major markets in Asia and Europe.
Union Pacific’s Speedy New Service Connects Southern California and Chicago
The new service includes quicker freight exchanges with other railroads for destinations in the Ohio Valley and the northeastern United States.
Mexico Continues As America’s Top Trade Partner in March
Take a closer look at the Top 15 trade partners for the United States, and why Mexico continues to dominate the top spot.
Impending Canadian Rail Strike Could Paralyze Country’s Economy
Over 9,000 Canadian rail workers may strike on May 22, threatening major disruptions across national supply chains.
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Union Pacific’s Speedy New Service Connects Southern California and Chicago
The new service includes quicker freight exchanges with other railroads for destinations in the Ohio Valley and the northeastern United States.
Mexico Continues As America’s Top Trade Partner in March
Take a closer look at the Top 15 trade partners for the United States, and why Mexico continues to dominate the top spot.
Impending Canadian Rail Strike Could Paralyze Country’s Economy
Over 9,000 Canadian rail workers may strike on May 22, threatening major disruptions across national supply chains.
How Much Will it Cost to Repair Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge?
Maryland's Department of Transportation has weighed in with an estimate of cost and time for a full repair.
Maersk Sees Silver Lining in Red Sea Shipping Challenges
Despite major disruptions in the Red Sea disruptions continue, Maersk predicts smaller losses than expected due to higher freight rates and volumes.
Baltimore Opens 45-Foot Deep Channel Following Bridge Collapse
The 45-foot deep channel offers substantial horizontal and vertical clearances, helping support the port's economic recovery.
El Paso Border Delays Cost Juarez $32 Million Per Day in Economic Losses
Commercial truck delays at El Paso border crossings, initiated by reinstated Texas safety inspections, costing valuable time and money.
Baltimore Continues Bridge Recovery With Opening of New Channel
Baltimore's opened its fourth temporary channel, designed for commercial ships that have been stranded since the Key Bridge collapse to finally exit.
South Korea Finally Overtakes China in Goods Exported to U.S.
Fueled by U.S. consumer demand for semiconductors, South Korea continues to make huge inroads as China fades.
Ask an Expert: The Benefits of Manufacturing in Malaysia
Supplyframe CMO Richard Barnett discusses countries moving away from China for manufacturing and why Malaysia is a great alternative.
U.S. Manufacturing Gains Momentum After Another Strong Month
Despite economic challenges, U.S. factory production rose in March, led primarily by the automotive industry
Biden Gives Samsung $6.4 Billion For Texas Semiconductor Plants
In another boon for domestic manufacturing, President Biden awarded Samsung $6.4 billion for new semiconductor chip plants in Texas.
Luxury Car Brands in Limbo After Chinese Company Violates Labor Laws
The U.S. ban on imports from China's Xinjiang region is delaying deliveries of high-end cars like Porsche, Audi, and Bentley to the U.S. market.
Major Earthquake Hits Taiwan. How Will This Affect the Supply Chain?
Taiwan was struck by a major earthquake on Wednesday, raising concerns about slowdowns in the global tech supply chain.
Baltimore’s New Temporary Channel Now In Use After Bridge Collapse
The tugboat became the first vessel to move through a temporary alternate channel in Baltimore's Patapsco River on Monday.
Q&A: Mike Burkhart on the Recent Nearshoring Push Into Mexico
Mike Burkhart of CH Robinson discusses the shift in imported goods away from China and into Mexico.
World Fair Trade Organization Unveils New Digital Sustainability Platform
The WFTO introduced a new platform empowering Fair Trade Enterprises and SMEs worldwide to collaborate, streamline processes, and enhance their positive environmental impact.
Supply Chain Waits on Political Winds
Politics seems to be on everyone’s mind in this election year and the effects on supply chains are becoming evident in every aspect of our work.
Retailers Forecast Import Growth Despite Red Sea Delays
Retailers have generally navigated around the Red Sea cargo disruptions, but trade groups said costs will begin to rise even as they project a growth in imports.
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