The Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'All Hands On Deck For ILWU Talks'

The ILWU/PMA contract is set to expire just after the stroke of midnight tonight. However, there’s a glimmer of hope that negotiations between union dockworkers and West Coast ports are on a different course this time around.

Jun 30th, 2014

Lara L. Sowinski

Lara L. Sowinski

Lara L. Sowinski

A weekly audio blog by editor-in-chief, Lara Sowinski, on what’s hot in the food supply chain. New audio blogs will be released every Monday morning.

In response to rising fuel costs, more ports are adopting propane to power critical equipment like port terminal tractors and forklifts.

State of Ports & Ocean Carriers

How a new administration combined with nearshoring, inflation, worker strikes and more impact the future of U.S. carriers.

Top Supply Chain Projects Resized

2025 Top Supply Chain Projects Award: Nominations Open

Nominations are open for Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects award, which profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain.

Top 3 Pl & Cold Storage Providers Resized 2025

Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award 2025: Nominations Open

Nominations are open for Food Logistics' 2025 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers award, which recognizes leading 3PLs and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry.

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DDC Group Unifies All Companies Under Single Business Process Management Brand

This move will allow the company to focus investments in technology, geographic expansion, partnerships, capabilities, and more to produce even greater success for customers.

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Top 4 Questions Shippers Should Ask About Tariff and Trade Uncertainty

Here are some top questions shippers should be asking to stay in front of today’s fast-changing trade and tariff landscape.

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Port Congestion Report Shows Global Shipping Disruptions and Resilient Hubs

Beacon’s February 2025 Port Congestion & Performance Report highlights new and worsening congestion hotspots, with some ports experiencing wait times exceeding 90 hours before ships can berth.

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Impact of Trump Administration on Food and Beverage Industry

To prepare for even more major trade policy changes in the coming months, today, companies must invest in fundamental supply chain agility capabilities.

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: BSI's Jeff Sanchez Talks Critical Cargo Theft Challenges

Food Logistics talked exclusively with Sanchez about critical cargo theft challenges and other supply chain gaps.

Women in Supply Chain Award 2025: Nominations Open

This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Deadline for submissions is Friday, April 25.

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What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for U.S. Container Logistics

Uncertainty in trade policy is fueling volatility across markets, forcing the container market to move in a more fragmented and unpredictable direction.

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DCSA Launches Partnership Program to Connect Key Industry Stakeholders

DCSA+ will provide industry leaders with a structured program for organizations across sectors to ensure the industry moves forward in a coordinated and efficient manner.

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Logistics Industry Experiencing Recalibration as Order Volumes Surge: Study

This quarter’s data highlights a surge in order volume expectations, with the orders index climbing to 95, signaling a collective confidence in demand.

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PayCargo, Gnosis Freight Launch Container Payment Portal for Hapag-Lloyd

Hapag-Lloyd plans to utilize the CPP to accelerate cargo movement for customers and support terminal operators.

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Building Supply Chain Interoperability Amid Persistent Disruption

While disruptions are not new, it seems we are now living in an era of permacrisis—where the next shock event is just around the corner.

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Global Container Shipping Industry to Experience Rough Seas Ahead

The double whammy effect of Suez reopening and Gemini cooperation on container shipping operations could pose for some unconventional challenges for the industry.

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DCSA Reveals New Container Shipping Standards

The enhanced standards introduce critical features such as enhanced security, increased levels of compliance and greater visibility.

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Loadsmart Launches YMS for Dock and Yard Operations

Loadsmart’s new YMS is digitizing docks, yards and gates by enabling customers to oversee truck movements, track assets and improve coordination from one interface.

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5 Ways to Accelerate Imports Ahead of Impending Tariffs

While accelerating imports can mitigate tariff impacts, companies must carefully balance speed, cost, storage capacity, inventory levels and product obsolescence, as well as the challenges faced by their logistics partners.

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ITS Logistics Introduces DropFleet to Serve Drop Trailer and Trailer Pool Solutions

DropFleet delivers cost-effective dedicated capacity and flexible, on-demand transportation anywhere by combining power-only services with ITS trailers.

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Benefits of Adopting Propane-Powered Equipment

Food Logistics talks exclusively with Jim Bunsey, senior manager of business development, Propane Education & Research Council about the benefits of adopting propane-powered equipment.

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Why the “3-Degree Shift” is an Underrated Trend in Cold Food Chains

Food Logistics talks exclusively with Tom Perrone, SVP of global professional services at project44, about the push for reshoring, an increased focus on sustainability and the role the “3-degree shift" will play in cold food chains.

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What President Trump’s Re-Election Means for the Future of Ports

Food Logistics talks exclusively with Christian Roeloffs, CEO, Container xChange, about the State of Ports, what President Trump’s re-election means for the future and more.

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Potential Tariffs Could Reshape the Trade Landscape

Food Logistics talks exclusively with Jackson Wood, director of industry strategy, global trade intelligence, Descartes Systems Group, about container volumes, challenges for U.S. importers and the impact of potential tariffs.

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Gaia Dynamics’ AI-Driven Platform to Transform Global Trade

By analyzing historical trade data and market trends, the platform enables businesses to anticipate risks, optimize supply chains, and adapt to tariff changes.

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President Trump Wants Control Over Panama Canal: Impacts to Supply Chain

For supply chain leaders, this situation demands both immediate action and long-term strategic planning. Here are the key steps to consider.

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How Geopolitical Events Affect Maritime Emissions

While overall maritime GHG increased by 40 million tons in 2024, the sources of these increases can be traced to specific events and responses, rather than general industry growth alone.

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Maersk, Verity, On Pilot RFID Technology in Warehouse Inventory Management

The pilot explores the potential of RFID technology and autonomous drones to enhance inventory visibility in one of On’s warehouses.