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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). They include Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Washington state.

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The Confusing Future of the Internet of Things

Enterra Insights

Last year technology journalist Gordon Feller wrote, “The Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to disrupt and transform manufacturing and a number of other industries.”[1] This gives manufacturers enough time to get things back up and running, reducing downtime.” IoT, Manufacturing, and the Supply Chain.

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Accessing Bathrooms

Cathy Roberson

Access to bathrooms This has been a problem forever for truck drivers when they are picking up or delivering cargo. Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) for introducing the Trucker Bathroom Access Act on Dec 15 to ensure that truckers have access to restroom facilities when they are picking up or delivering cargo.

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The Consequences of Supply Chain Constipation

Enterra Insights

Nearly a week ago, a cargo ship — which if it stood on its end would be taller than either the Empire State Building or Eiffel Tower — ran aground in the canal completely blocking the waterway. As most adults know, constipation involves the difficult passage of necessary items through the tail end of the body’s supply chain.

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Unease Remains in U.S. East and Gulf Coast Labor Talks

Supply Chain Matters

A report published by the Washington Post titled Dockworkers union asserts ‘absolute, airtight’ anti-automation stance (Paid subscription) , indicated that the dockworkers demands are not unique: “ Technology has been eliminating some jobs and creating others for more than two centuries. Not all U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine. Drop shipping is where retailers have manufacturers ship items directly to the consumer rather than carrying them in their warehouse.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, drug manufacturing plants were faced with production delays, fueling nationwide shortages of basic medicines. Case Studies. Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry.