Unprecedented Snowfall in California Affects Shipping of Commodities

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Several logistic companies are warning suppliers and end-users to anticipate delays for any commodities that travel through the golden state to reach their destination. California is experiencing an unusually harsh winter – one normally expected in New England. The unprecedented amount of snowfall and stronger-than-average winds have caused significant damage to homes, businesses, and roads, […]

How OSRA 22 Plans to Reform Maritime Practices

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The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA 22) was introduced this past June in attempts to address major concerns regarding unfair ocean freight practices. This is the first major revision of US maritime regulatory statuses since 1998. The OSRA 22 responds to complaints from US importers, exporters, and other interests who have experienced disruptions […]

Surface Transportation Board Given New Authority

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Rail freight problems are not just the result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Years of attempts to cut costs have led to lower employee volumes, out of service equipment, and closed rail yards; all of which have contributed to the current supply chain disruptions experienced everywhere. In attempts to try to improve, the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials […]

Hurricane Ida Weighs on Chemical Production

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As nearly all manufactured goods are produced using chemistry in some form, manufacturing activity is an important indicator for chemical demand. The chemistry industry is one of the largest industries in the United States, with lingering hurricanes and other supply chain disruptions, the largest decline in chemical production from July to October was in the […]