The American Trucking Association and Consumer Brands Association have hailed Monday’s passage of a new bill that boosts ocean shipping oversight and industry transparency.
Removing sea mines near Ukraine’s key ports could take months, and hundreds of seafarers are still stranded in the region following Russia’s invasion of the country, according to the United Nations agency responsible for shipping safety.
Optimism is growing that port delays and a trucking shortage in Shanghai are quickly abating, providing some relief to supply chains, though major hurdles remain.
With consumer demand and e-commerce at an all-time high, huge spikes in U.S. imports have led to severe backups that have hobbled many companies utilizing West Coast ports.
What exactly is causing the congestion, and how can companies use this information to develop short- and long-term strategies that could counteract the damage?
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