Supply Chain

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 […]


11.17.2022

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 […]


10.27.2022

Learn how leading supply chains are reacting to climate change

A recent Gartner study of chief supply chain offices finds that 72% recognize the impact of climate change led environmental […]


09.22.2022

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 […]


09.22.2022

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 […]


08.25.2022

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 […]


07.28.2022

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 […]


06.23.2022

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 […]


05.26.2022

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 […]


04.28.2022

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 […]


03.24.2022

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 […]


02.24.2022

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 […]


12.16.2021