When goods disappear in transit, the damage reaches far beyond the shipper. Carriers, insurers, retailers, and consumers all feel the impact. Once a fringe concern, cargo theft has become a systemic crisis, with incidents and losses climbing year after year. The numbers are stark. In 2024, the U.S. and Canada logged more than 3,600... Read more »
A new federal enforcement rule taking effect on June 25, 2025, is raising concerns not just among truck drivers and fleet operators—but across the broader supply chain. Under updated guidance from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), commercial drivers who cannot demonstrate English proficiency during roadside inspections can now be placed out of service... Read more »
The United States is preparing to impose substantial fees on ships associated with China, aiming to revitalize its struggling domestic shipbuilding industry and counter China’s growing dominance in global maritime trade. A draft executive order proposes levying fees on vessels docking at U.S. ports if they are part of a fleet that includes Chinese-built... Read more »
Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Texas on Monday. Beryl landed about 85 miles southwest of Houston. With a maximum wind speed of 80 mph, much damage was sustained to the surrounding area. Nearly 3 million Texans are without power across the coast. Many of Port Houston’s key facilities were damaged, including... Read more »
In recent months, the container shipping industry has encountered a perfect storm of challenges, resulting in significant disruptions and increased costs for shippers worldwide. A confluence of factors, including ongoing Red Sea diversions, Asian port congestion, and sudden demand spikes, has created a volatile environment reminiscent of the tumultuous period experienced during the pandemic.... Read more »
At a time of year when transportation and freight are already pressed, the possibility of a major rail strike threatens to further disrupt the US economy. In September, a tentative agreement was made between rail companies and unions, temporarily preventing a strike. Now it appears that a strike may be imminent next month. Contract negotiations... Read more »
Last month, ChemCeed Operations & Compliance Manager, Alyssa Michaels, and Vice President, Rolly Enderes attended their alma mater, McDonell High School’s Junior Achievement Career Day. Over 150 students attended the event, called “JA in a Day,” which gave them the opportunity to see and explore different industries for future careers. Along with a career... Read more »
For months, the news cycles and industry blogs have been filled with stories involving worldwide supply chain issues. Now it seems that for the first time in a while, we are seeing some progress being made and it’s coming from a predictably progressive source: California. With just two California ports handling roughly 40% of... Read more »
Heading into winter amid a supply-chain crisis comes with some new considerations, and buyers should be concerned about more than just whether or not there will be gifts under the tree this year. With more than 100 ships waiting to offload at LA ports, it’s important to remember that those container ships carry more than... Read more »
By this point in the year 2021, the bottlenecked and congested ports, backed up rail lines, and pinched trucking capacities are nothing new, and most of us have adapted and gotten used to longer lead times, delays, and skyrocketing costs. After emerging into the post-pandemic world, there was hope that these logistical nightmares would begin... Read more »
