Boeing Launches 777-8 Freighter to Serve Growing Demand for Cargo, Enhanced Environmental Performance – Qatar Airways, one of the world’s largest cargo carriers, orders up to 50 777-8 Freighters, expanding its commitment to the Boeing 777X family- 777-8 Freighter will be world’s largest twin-engine cargo jet with the most payload capacity and a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency, emissions and operating costs- U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and His Excellency, Ambassador Sheikh Mishaal bin Hamad Al Thani, and Director of the White House National Economic Council Brian Deese witness the ..read more

Robotics Pioneer Exotec Raises $335M Series D to Improve Supply Chain Resilience for Global Retailers Goldman Sachs Asset Management invests in Exotec robotic systems to improve warehouse working conditions while also optimizing operational efficiency ATLANTA, January 17, 2022 — Today Exotec, a leader in global warehouse robotics, announced $335M in Series D funding at a $2B valuation. The Growth Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management led the round with follow-on investments from 83North and Dell Technologies Capital. Exotec will leverage the funds to continue to launch large ..read more

Release Date: January 12, 2022 MINNEAPOLIS— At Minneapolis – Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have identified a trend that could have deadly effects and lead to another outbreak of disease.  The culprit is bushmeat. CBP officers in Minnesota have seen an uptick in travelers arriving with Bushmeat. This meat can carry disease causing sickness or even death. Since late December, CBP Agriculture Specialists at MSP have observed U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents returning from Liberia and declaring fish only on ..read more

January 03, 2022 PRESS RELEASE Stoughton Announces Expanded Intermodal Chassis Production in 2022 —New plant in Waco. Texas, additional production line in Stoughton STOUGHTON, Wis. (January 3, 2022) — Stoughton® Trailers, a global leader in transportation equipment, is pleased to announce its plan for expanded intermodal chassis production. In 2022, Stoughton will begin manufacturing chassis products in Waco, Texas. The new Waco facility will add additional chassis capacity to Stoughton’s already expanding chassis production capacity in Wisconsin. In December of 2021, Stoughton installed a ne ..read more

Published January 2022, Press Release via https://schneider.com/ GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (January 04, 2022) – Schneider (NYSE: SNDR), a premier provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, announced today the company is growing its dedicated operations with the acquisition of Ohio-based truckload carrier, Midwest Logistics Systems (MLS). MLS is a leading dedicated carrier with over 1,000 professional drivers, operating 900 tractors across 30 central U.S. locations. Schneider has acquired 100% of the equity interest in MLS. The carrier will run as an independent subsidiary o ..read more

MADE IN THE USA SOURCING & PRODUCTS DIRECTORY Welcome to the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) Made in U.S.A. Sourcing & Products Directory! OTEXA provides this directory to assist buyers in sourcing U.S.-made textiles, apparel, footwear and travel goods from U.S. vendors, which include manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and producers. In order to qualify for listing in this directory, a vendor must be a company incorporated in the United States with at least one manufacturing plant, assembly plant, or distribution center that manufactures, assembles, or distributes U.S.-made ..read more

Posted November 17, 2021 Six Supply Chain Innovation Teams are being convened by Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye to identify and implement improvements to the process and timing of return and delivery of containers to marine terminals. This announcement came at a Tuesday meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission where briefings were provided on topics related to conditions in the marketplace for container shipping services, the current state of the ocean-linked supply chain, and the commercial and operational behavior of shipping lines. Commissioner Dye is convening the teams under her autho ..read more

Flooding in British Columbia and the impact on logistics In the Upper Northwest [North America], rail connects the USA Midwest to Asia via the main ports of Seattle/Tacoma, Vancouver and Prince Rupert. This time of year we prepare for snow and ice to slow the supply chain since there are mountains and valleys to cross. 2021 will be an interesting one as once a century type events occur. Monday 15NOV2021, British Columbia had rains of up to 12 inches (300 mm) cause flooding and mud slides with road washouts and debris. Residents in the area should follow government website for updates. YouTu ..read more

News of “ghost ships” being chartered to meet the needs of retailers with a mix of “shipper owned containers” and leased boxes is the current band-aid on the supply chain. These bulkers work as feeder vessels from smaller ports to base ports allowing freight to transload to larger mother ships if a long haul. We’ve had a chance to board one of these vessels and it is an interesting set-up. A movable deck that adjusts as the onboard cranes load mostly bulk project freight in the hold and also on the deck once in a closed position. The toured vessel had cranes capable of 90 metric ton. The paylo ..read more

In the world of International Logistics, things are, er…international. Recent letter from the FMC Commissioners to Janet Yellen for a full review of a planned foreign investment from a Canadian Fund . With USA Ports and congestion in the spotlight, this is an interesting development. Oaktree Capital is the current owner of Ports America as the arm of another foreign investment entity known as Brookfield. PRESS RELEASE Transaction with Existing Investor Facilitates Continuity of Ownership and Underscores Strong Business Outlook TORONTO and JERSEY CITY, NJ – September 29, 2021 – Canada ..read more