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West Coast ports post mixed results for July
Cargo flow improved in LA, but slowed in Oakland due to trucker protests of the state’s AB5 labor law.
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Transportation
Inbound
AI helps ferries cut fuel consumption in Sweden
Analytics platform helps captains plan more fuel-efficient trips.
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Inbound
More drones could mean safer roads, cleaner air
Traffic and accidents may decrease as parcel deliveries shift from the road to the skies.
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Google investment supports logistics in Africa
Tech giant makes third commitment from its Africa Investment Fund, supporting e-logistics platform Lori Systems.
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BIG PICTURE
The summer of our discontent
Let’s not let history repeat itself a third time.
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MARITIME/PORTS
Maritime operators adjust to uncertainty as capacity/pricing pendulum starts to shift
Containership lines racked up record profits in 2021. Entering the second half of 2022, protecting those margins is job one, but as demand eases, a softer market may have other ideas. For the nation’s ports, congestion once again may raise its ugly head as the 2022 peak season swings into full gear.
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THOUGHT LEADER
A peek at peak: interview with Zac Rogers
Where do supply chains stand as we enter peak holiday season? Dr. Zac Rogers of Colorado State has some thoughts on that.
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BIG PICTURE
Let’s build for the future
Road repairs are happening everywhere. Let’s use some of that infrastructure money to invest in smarter roads.
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