California leases out container storage sites
The state government of California has moved to lease six off-dock properties, with a standing capacity of some 20,000 containers as part of a plan to ease congestion. Source: The Loadstar
US Retailers Face A Sea Of Troubles: Impact Of Shipping Crisis
With the impact of COVID-19 slowing down supply chains, are US retailers and consumers ready to handle the holiday demand and deliver on their promise to customers this Christmas. Find out how US Retailers must plan to cope with Holiday season’s demands and cater to their customers with globally slowed supply chains. Recap of pandemic…
U.S. Senate introduces a new and flexible version of OSRA bill
To promote the US exports and curb carriers’ power over bot container service and equipment fees charged to shippers, the U.S. Senate introduced a new, flexible version of the bill on Thursday. Source: Logistics Insider
Dockworkers at US West Coast record a surge in Covid cases
About 1,700 dockworkers at West Coast ports have tested positive for Covid-19 in January alone, stretching capacity at the country’s busiest gateway for shipping containers. Source: Supply Chain Brain
