I’m off this morning to visit my son at Cornell, his last semester there. I still have to pack, so I’ll just go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week.
- Walmart Eases Supplier Delivery Demands as Stocking Pressures Recede (WSJ – sub. req’d)
- U.S. to Invest Billions to Replace China-Made Cranes at Nation’s Ports (WSJ – sub. req’d)
- January cargo spike could bode well for eastbound trans-Pacific in 2024 (JOC – sub. req’d).
- Pirates targeting ships diverted from Red Sea, warns UN shipping chief (FT – sub. req’d)
- Report: Retailers likely to take a hit from Suez, Panama disruptions (DC Velocity)
- Flexport Launches the Convoy Platform, Restores Leading Trucking Technology to Market
- New Milestone in AI as One Network Launches AI Assistant for Supply Chain
- Ryder Expands Cross-Border Footprint in U.S. and Mexico to Support Growth in Nearshoring
- Germany Pumps the Breaks on EU [Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive] Regulation
Time to hit the road, I’ll share my commentary next week. Have a meaningful weekend!
Song of the Week: “Enjoy the Silence” by Depeche Mode
