On-demand warehousing where the 3PL is the middleman between a business looking for a warehouse and the actual facility. This is ideal for short-term fulfillment.
Shipping During The Hurricane Season
While uncontrollable situations can happen when shipping during the hurricane season, there are ways a shipper can prepare.
Congestion in the Panama Canal
The importance of the Panama Canal is shown by the extensive number of supply chains that rely on it. With the number of ships stuck in the traffic jam, the main impact is shipping delays.
California Ports Receiving $1.2 billion
The purpose of the grants are for an overall improvement of port systems while creating zero-emission infrastructure to decrease pollution. Newsom noted that “These investments will modernize our ports, reduce pollution, eliminate bottlenecks, and create a more dynamic distribution network.”
How to Import Construction Materials
While importing may seem attractive, there are many precautions that the shipper must take beforehand. This article will be a brief introduction to bringing construction cargo to the U.S.
The Panama Canal Facing Restrictions
he Panama Canal is a crucial global trade route and a significant passageway for supply chains requiring international shipping. It is an ideal shortcut in maritime container transportation and generates over $2 billion yearly for Panama’s economy. With some of the most prominent carrier companies transporting through the canal, restrictions may significantly impact supply chains.
UPS Vows to Reach Deal
After months of back and forth, UPS vows to reach deal with Teamsters by July 5th. UPS (United Parcel Service) is known as the largest package shipping company in the U.S. in terms of volume. Recently unsatisfactory contract negotiations between UPS executives and workers have reached a point where a strike was looming.
ILWU and PMA Reach Deal as Disruptions Calm
Disruptions in numerous West Coast ports across the U.S. may soon subside with a deal reached between both parties. ILWU workers and the PMA (Pacific Maritime Association) have negotiated a new contract for the past 13 months.
What is Warehouse Distribution?
A type of business that benefits significantly from distribution warehousing is e-commerce. As buying goods products online grew, especially in the last few years, so did the need for order fulfillment services. Companies that relied on e-commerce quickly saw how distribution warehouses could fulfill customer orders. Online purchases are instantly sent to the warehouse, where the order is processed and picked from stock. Then the goods are packaged and prepared to be transported out of the facility. The freight may then be moved to a department store or directly to the customer.
China’s Lockdown and its effects on supply chains
Several districts in China have been on lockdown for the past few weeks due to Covid, and the impact is now being felt on global supply chains. As outbreaks began