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Shipping
This manufacturer sees little improvement in snarled global supply chains
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 26, 2022
“It’s the kind of stuff that keeps you awake at night,” said Teresa Asbury, a senior executive at the Legacy Cos.
Having soared throughout the pandemic, the cost of shipping declined in March
by
Justin Ho
Apr 5, 2022
From the shipping slowdown in China to the excess of inventory on hand, there are a number of likely reasons for the drop.
Companies reroute cargo away from Russian rail network
Mar 16, 2022
It could put extra pressure on global shipping and force companies to raise prices.
New York Fed index looks at pandemic's effect on the global supply chain
Jan 4, 2022
The global supply chain pressure index shows that recent disruptions are extreme. But the labor situation is not represented.
Prices will remain high, California warehouse owner predicts
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Dec 16, 2021
David Erlanger is dealing with shipping delays and price increases the likes of which he hasn’t seen in his decades in the business.
How some companies manage to profit from supply chain kinks
Dec 14, 2021
While businesses are not immune to the global logistics nightmare, those that primarily source domestically have an advantage.
Unlike last year, holiday shipping's running pretty smoothly — at least, so far
Dec 13, 2021
Gift-givers seem to be paying attention to messages urging them to ship early.
For public good, not for profit.
Does trucking have to become a better job to end the driver shortage?
Oct 27, 2021
Parking and pay are among the biggest frustrations of truck drivers.
Pay or delay: Importers caught in shipping backup face limited options
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 8, 2021
“There’s nothing I can do,” said India Hynes, CEO of appliance importer Vinotemp.
Supply chain, shipping and pricing woes: “This is how we learn to sail”
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 22, 2021
Personal care products company Bite faced a lot of obstacles to launch its aluminum-packaged deodorant during the holiday shipping season.