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The State of LTL Shipping in Light of YRC Freight Bankruptcy

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The impact was a blend of expanded networks but also operational intricacies. Challenges Faced Operational transformations and union disagreements created a tense atmosphere within the company. The 2008 financial crisis added fuel to the fire, putting severe pressure on Yellow’s financials.

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World Shipping Council report on containers lost at sea identifies several active safety improvement initiatives

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The WSC represents most of the major container liner shipping companies that operate more than three-quarters of the global containership capacity. . ” These are some of the key takeaways from the 2022 update of the “ Containers Lost at Sea ” report by The World Shipping Council (WSC). Containers Lost at Sea.

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Analysis: Why the Biden Administration is Not Being Honest About Supply Chain Issues

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In politics, it can of course be necessary at times to portray events as relatively simple in order to reach a wider audience. West Coast trade lane alone, there are at least twenty carriers operating. 23 of the quarters out of 48 from 2008 through 2019 saw the industry have a negative EBIT margin.

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Creating a Green Marine Supply Chain

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Plus, extreme weather events and changing storm patterns challenge seafaring vessels. It is the IMO’s strictest environmental regulation to date and ushered shipping and terminal sectors in a new era to transform the way marine supply chains operate. Operational Considerations. from originally 3.5% as of January 1, 2020 [3].

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Penske Logistics Given U.S. EPA SmartWay Excellence Award

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It is a great honor to once again be recognized by the EPA for operating a modern and sustainable transportation fleet," explained Jeff Jackson, Penske Logistics executive vice president operations, dedicated contract carriage. This year's awards were celebrated during a virtual event. Penske joined the SmartWay program in 2008.

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Scenario Planning - Face it You are WRONG!

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I submit that almost every major event in the last 20 years in supply chain (2008 recession, 2020 COVID, etc.) After all this is done, just like a great NFL quarterback, you can call the play and audible out of it with confidence and conviction that you have planned for the change of events and you have practiced it.

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Is Your Supply Chain Ready For Weather Disruptions?

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These disruptions are like black swan events which no one can forecast or plan for in advance. Globalization has added a layer of complexity to business operations. Wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, storms, and floods can interrupt regular operations for a long time in the country that they happen in.