Lara L. SowinskiFrom the Author - Page 10Grocery RetailThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'The Worst Supermarket in America'In a recent survey, Consumer Reports polled 27,000+ readers across the U.S. on which grocery stores are the best.Software & TechnologyThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'One Farmer’s Story Continues'One thing technology can’t deliver is water—and California farmers are desperate for it.3PL/4PLThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: ‘Even More Rate Increases Ahead’Now, the 15-member Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) is planning rate hikes on westbound reefer containers transporting U.S. beef, pork and poultry to Asia, starting July 1.3PL/4PLThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: ‘Pacific Rate Increases Ahead’Container shipping lines are raising rates on the Asia-U.S. trade lane by $300 per 40-foot container to West Coast ports, and by $400 to all other U.S. ports, starting May 15. This comes on top of the $400 per 40-foot container peak season surcharge that goes into effect on June 15.WarehousingThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: ‘Will the TPP Sink or Swim?’Intensive talks between the U.S. and Japan over the past two weeks, punctuated by President Obama’s visit to Tokyo, failed to resolve major sticking points between the two countries, which means the 12-nation trade bloc is still tentative.VideosThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'Drought Weighs Heavy on California Farmers'Over the weekend, NPR covered the ongoing drought in California and the impact on the state’s agriculture sector. One farmer said it would be a “break even” year, at best.Software & TechnologyThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'Russia Bans GMO Food Imports'Over the weekend, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Russia will not import GMO food products and that the nation has enough land and resources to produce organic food.WarehousingThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'U.S. Trade Gap Spikes in February’The U.S. trade deficit expanded sharply to $42.3 billion in February—the highest level in five months—due in part to weaker American exports, particularly commercial aircraft, computers, and farm goods.VideosThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: ‘Trade Show Season’We’re still sorting through our notes and business cards from MODEX, but trade show season remains in full swing for the Food Logistics staff. This week we’re in Paris for SITL— the International Week of Transport and Logistics.Food SafetyWhat If?Food companies and logistics providers frequently mention the FSMA as one of the biggest impacts on the global food supply chain in years, but no one knows yet how those costs and operational impacts might potentially manifest.Ocean Ports & CarriersThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'The FMC Approves P3 Alliance'Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has approved a controversial alliance of the world’s top three container shipping lines: Maersk, CMA CGM, and Mediterranean Shipping Company.Material Handling EquipmentThe Week Ahead In 60 Seconds: 'The Latest From MODEX'MHIThis week, the Food Logistics staff is in Atlanta for MODEX, where we’ll be cruising the trade show hall for the latest in material handling, especially as it relates to the food and beverage industry.Previous PagePage 10 of 21Next Page
