November ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) proposed a new rule that seeks to bring more clarity, structure, and punctuality to the […]
October ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain
As West Coast port labor negotiations continue into their fourth month, the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) that represents […]
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A recent Gartner study of chief supply chain offices finds that 72% recognize the impact of climate change led environmental […]
September ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain
Despite some rumors to the contrary, negotiations continue between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), representing employers at 29 ports along the […]
August ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain
The ocean shipping landscape is growing increasingly complicated during what is already a busy shipping season. The Federal Maritime Commission […]
July ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain
Despite the July 1 contract expiration, negotiations continue between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), representing employers at 29 ports along […]
June ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain
President Biden signed S. 3580, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSHA) into law. NAFEM strongly supported OSRA, which […]
May ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain
A recent survey of Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) members found that supply chain issues are profoundly impacting their […]
April ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain
The Senate passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. The House also passed its version of the bill for […]
March ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain
On March 3, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Technology heard from Daniel Maffei, chair of the Federal […]
February ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain
In anticipation of the Senate beginning to consider the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA), passed by the House passed late […]
December at-a-glance … supply chain
U.S. retailers Target and Walmart report higher inventories than last year, with Walmart reporting U.S. inventories up 11.5%. Additionally, FedEx […]