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Friday, November 12, 2021
Op-Ed: The Need to Understand What is Wrong with our Transportation Infrastructure
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Op-Ed: The Need to Understand What is Wrong with our Transportation Infrastructure

Like many Americans I have been intensely following our country’s supply chain crisis. Many of gCaptain’s readers are maritime, logistics and

November 12, 2021
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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Biden’s Commerce Chief Says Supply Chain Hurdles to Last Well Into 2022
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Biden’s Commerce Chief Says Supply Chain Hurdles to Last Well Into 2022

By Eric Martin (Bloomberg) — U.S. supply chains will take “some number of months” to normalize next year, and vaccine mandates for companies will

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 794

Snarled Supply Chain Is Making US Warehouse Shortage Worse
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Snarled Supply Chain Is Making US Warehouse Shortage Worse

By John Gittelsohn (Bloomberg) — Record numbers of cargo ships bob in the waters off Southern California, unable to unload. A late shipment of patio

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 2287

Sunday, November 7, 2021
Containers are seen at Yantian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China July 4, 2019. Picture taken July 4, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer
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China Posts Record Trade Surplus in October As Exports Surge

By Bloomberg News(Bloomberg) –China posted a record monthly trade surplus in October as exports surged despite global supply-chain disruptions.

November 7, 2021
Total Views: 1176

Biden To Visit Port Of Baltimore To Discuss Infrastructure Bill
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Biden To Visit Port Of Baltimore To Discuss Infrastructure Bill

WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden will visit the Port of Baltimore on Wednesday to discuss how the $1 trillion

November 7, 2021
Total Views: 623

Port Of Vancouver, Canada
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Canada Goose Sidesteps Supply-Chain Snarls

By Sandrine Rastello (Bloomberg) –Parka maker Canada Goose Holdings Inc. has long touted its made-in-Canada approach to boost the brand’s appeal.

November 7, 2021
Total Views: 2972

Monday, November 1, 2021
Rising Cost of Christmas Ornaments Shows Supply Chain Challenges Facing Manufacturers and Retailers
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Rising Cost of Christmas Ornaments Shows Supply Chain Challenges Facing Manufacturers and Retailers

By Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) — This year, the Chinese city of Yiwu — the world’s biggest hub for the manufacture of plastic

November 1, 2021
Total Views: 683

Thursday, October 28, 2021
Amazon Shipping Containers
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Amazon’s Holiday Forecast Disappoints as Labor, Supply Issues Mount

By Jeffrey Dastin and Nivedita Balu Oct 28 (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc on Thursday reported a slump in profit that it expects will continue through the

October 28, 2021
Total Views: 1474

offshore wind farm
Offshore

Supply Chain Woes Threaten to Drive Up Clean-Power Costs

By Naureen S. Malik (Bloomberg) — Bottlenecks in the global supply chain threaten to drive up renewable-power costs, reversing a decade-long trend that

October 28, 2021
Total Views: 628

container terminal at port
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DP World: COVID-19, Supply Chain Disruptions and Geopolitical Uncertainty Continue to Threaten Global Economic Recovery

Dubai-based ports operator DP World says COVID-19, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainty could continue to hinder global economic recovery. DP

October 28, 2021
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FILE PHOTO: Ships and shipping containers are pictured at the port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California, U.S., January 30, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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White House Says Federal Vaccine Mandate Won’t Strain Supply Chains

By Josh Wingrove and Lillianna Byington (Bloomberg) — A requirement for federal workers and contractors to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 —

October 28, 2021
Total Views: 817

Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Holiday Spending Could Shatter Records Despite Supply Chain Disruptions
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Holiday Spending Could Shatter Records Despite Supply Chain Disruptions

American consumers are expected to spend up to $859 billion on holiday shopping this season, possibly shattering previous records, the National Retail

October 27, 2021
Total Views: 774

port of los angeles-long beach. photo REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
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US Likely to Experience Longer Supply Chain Delays Than Other Economies

By Ben Holland (Bloomberg) — The U.S. is suffering longer delivery delays than other economies because of stronger demand from American consumers, a

October 27, 2021
Total Views: 1614

bunkering
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Top Freight Forwarder Says Containergeddon Will Last A “Very Very Long Time”

by Stine Jacobsen (Reuters) Chaotic conditions in the freight sector and sky-high prices for transporting goods will persist for “a very very long

October 27, 2021
Total Views: 7151

Tuesday, October 26, 2021
US Retail Lobby Sends S.O.S. to Congress on Supply Chain Chaos
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US Retail Lobby Sends S.O.S. to Congress on Supply Chain Chaos

By Ana Monteiro (Bloomberg) — The U.S.’s biggest retail lobby asked Congress to pass a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package as well as update shipping

October 26, 2021
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APM terminals los angeles
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Maersk: Supply Chain Situation Is An American ‘Growth Story’

In its latest update addressing supply chain disruptions, the world’s top shipping company Maersk said the challenges the United States is facing with

October 26, 2021
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Monday, October 25, 2021
Amazon Bulks Up Shipping Capacity to Battle Holiday Season Snarls
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Amazon Bulks Up Shipping Capacity to Battle Holiday Season Snarls

Oct 25 (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc said on Monday it had doubled its container processing capacity and secured more shipping storage from ocean

October 25, 2021
Total Views: 1290

Sunday, October 24, 2021
angshan Deep-Water Port
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Online Thrifting Sees Silver Lining in Supply Chain Crunch

By Clara Molot and Amelia Pollard (Bloomberg) –As brand-name retailers nationwide struggle to fill shelves, a crop of online platforms that

October 24, 2021
Total Views: 1654

Thursday, October 21, 2021
Biden’s Port Envoy Urges Congress to Act on Infrastructure Bills
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Biden’s Port Envoy Urges Congress to Act on Infrastructure Bills

By Keith Laing and Josh Wingrove (Bloomberg) — The White House’s point person on ports is urging Congress to wrap negotiations on a $550 billion

October 21, 2021
Total Views: 900

Leading Toymaker (Not Santa) Says Supply Snags Will Not Ruin Christmas This Year
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Leading Toymaker (Not Santa) Says Supply Snags Will Not Ruin Christmas This Year

By Uday Sampath Kumar Oct 21 (Reuters) – Mattel Inc on Thursday raised its 2021 sales forecast, saying it would overcome

October 21, 2021
Total Views: 699
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