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Our supply chains are too long and lack resiliency. But there is a good alternative.

To deal with backlogs, some shippers are looking at alternative ports. But will it help? Also: retailers look for new carriers and capacity; investors eye supply chain companies for new acquisitions.

The weak areas of our supply chains exposed by the pandemic; five risks businesses should avoid as they bounce back; consumers are more aware of supply chain pain points than ever before.

The shortage of ocean containers is having a devastating effect on the export of U.S. agricultural products, as ocean carriers find they can make more money returning in-demand empty containers to Asia. Also: Will a new infrastructure bill get done in Washington?; how devastating were last month's storms?

Bindiya Vakil, CEO of Resilinc, discusses vulnerabilities within our worldwide supply chains; freight continues to take a bumpy ride; ocean ports continue to see congestion worldwide.