Hurricane Ida could continue to slow supply chain operations for weeks
Power outages and flooding damage across Louisiana disrupt LTL routes, drive price hikes for gasoline, packaging cardboard.
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Hurricane Ida restricts freight flow in southern states
High winds knock out power to millions in Louisiana, adding the latest blow to strike supply chains reeling from disruptions.
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The Logistics Matters podcast: Kathy Fulton of ALAN on preparing for hurricane season | Season 2 Episode 31
Hurricanes can leave supply chain disruptions in their wake, even for those not directly in the storm's path; reactions to the Senate vote on infrastructure; a new report on supply chain sustainability initiatives.
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The Logistics Matters podcast: Tim Pajak of CSCMP on inspiring young people about supply chain | Season 2 Episode 5
A worldwide partnership between the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and Junior Achievement aims to introduce young people to the role of supply chains in our lives; the pandemic's lasting effects on retail; new figures on warehouse availability.
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Tropical Storm Zeta expected to regain hurricane strength and slap Gulf Coast
If it strikes U.S. on Wednesday, storm would be 11th hurricane of the season, nearly double the average of six.
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Relief groups focus on Texas and Louisiana in Hurricane Delta’s wake
Storm was latest blow to hard-hit Gulf Coast region in “unprecedented” 2020 season, ALAN says.
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Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Sally even as repairs continue from Hurricane Laura
Port of New Orleans closes container terminal and breakbulk operations as busy hurricane season delivers multiple blows.
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The Logistics Matters podcast: What's next for the USPS?; interest in TMS on the rise; the effects of Hurricane Laura | Season 1 Episode 21
Phil Evers of the University of Maryland discusses the difficulties facing the U.S. Postal Service; interest in TMS is increasing as a result of the pandemic; and Hurricane Laura leaves destruction in its wake, affecting supply chains.
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Truckload traffic jumps as shippers move freight away from Hurricane Laura
Event could also trigger rise in gas prices, as oil refineries shut down before Category 4 storm hits “Gasoline Alley” coastline.
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It’s time to prepare for health care’s biggest logistics challenge ever
Supply chains will be the critical link in getting Covid-19 vaccines to all of us. And there is no time to waste.
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