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Steve Schult, Vice President of Global Supply Chain, Receives Food Logistics 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this month, Food Logistics named Steve Schult, Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Blue Diamond Growers, the recipient of the 2024 Rock Stars of Supply Chain Award in the Lifetime Achievement category. The prestigious award recognizes the significant contributions made by Schult to global supply chains throughout his career.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this month, Food Logistics named Steve Schult, Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Blue Diamond Growers, the recipient of the 2024 Rock Stars of Supply Chain Award in the Lifetime Achievement category.
  • The prestigious award recognizes the significant contributions made by Schult to global supply chains throughout his career.
  • "Steve is an exemplary leader and advocate for resilient supply chains, manufacturing and California almonds," said Brian Barczak, Chief Global Supply Officer.
  • The award honors company leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the supply chain space and go above and beyond to improve food safety, enhance efficiency, and disrupt supply chain disruptions.

ITS Logistics April Port Rail Ramp Index: Lack of Empty Container Return Availability Increase Trucking and Detention Costs

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

This month the index forecasts how the lack of empty container return availability is negatively impacting shipping for beneficial cargo owners (BCOs).

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  • This month the index forecasts how the lack of empty container return availability is negatively impacting shipping for beneficial cargo owners (BCOs).
  • “Having only two options to remove empty containers is inefficient and will only increase trucking and detention costs to BCOs.
  • The ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index forecasts port container and dray operations for the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf regions.
  • Ocean and domestic container rail ramp operations are also highlighted in the index for both the West Inland and East Inland regions.

ITS Logistics February Port/Rail Ramp Index: Wheeled Container Freight Storage Presents Major Problems for Shippers

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

RENO, Nev., Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ITS Logistics , today released the February forecast for the ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index .

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  • RENO, Nev., Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ITS Logistics , today released the February forecast for the ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index .
  • This month the index forecasts that there will be significant complications with freight being stored on wheeled containers in the US, as well as limited ocean chassis equipment.
  • The ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index forecasts port container and dray operations for the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf regions.
  • Ocean and domestic container rail ramp operations are also highlighted in the index for both the West Inland and East Inland regions.

ITS Logistics December Port/Rail Ramp Index: Lack of Ocean Chassis at Inland Rail Ramps Proves to be a Concern

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

This month the index reflects normal status at all US port container dray operations, but a lack of ocean chassis availability at both the West and East Inland Rail Ramps raises alarm bells.

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  • This month the index reflects normal status at all US port container dray operations, but a lack of ocean chassis availability at both the West and East Inland Rail Ramps raises alarm bells.
  • “Chassis at the rail ramp has been one of the biggest challenges that the supply chain industry is facing,” said Paul Brashier, Vice President, Drayage and Intermodal for ITS Logistics.
  • More and more freight is moving interior point intermodal (IPI) now, and we are concerned about those chassis that are available in the pool.
  • Ocean and domestic container rail ramp operations are also highlighted in the index for both the West Inland and East Inland regions.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance and Advent eModal Launch Trucker Appointment Capacity Dashboard

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Advent eModal , the worlds largest port community system serving the intermodal supply chain, today announced the launch of the online Trucker Appointment Capacity Dashboard in collaboration with The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA).

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  • Advent eModal , the worlds largest port community system serving the intermodal supply chain, today announced the launch of the online Trucker Appointment Capacity Dashboard in collaboration with The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA).
  • The companies created the dashboard to provide trucking companies and port stakeholders with real-time access to aggregated capacity data at terminals in the NWSA Gateway.
  • The new appointment dashboard from Advent eModal and NWSA, aligns with the FMCs objectives to improve transparency through technology solutions.
  • This capacity dashboard benefits multiple community members and is in line with the environmental stewardship that is important to the Pacific Northwest.

Vector.ai’s Enhanced Arrival Notices Product Heeds Call of Federal Maritime Commission on Data Visibility

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Vector.ais product line will now provide unparalleled automated workflows to help importing freight forwarders seamlessly handle inbound arrival notices, from first receipt to final revision.

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  • Vector.ais product line will now provide unparalleled automated workflows to help importing freight forwarders seamlessly handle inbound arrival notices, from first receipt to final revision.
  • Arrival notices absorb hours of a forwarders time as their operational teams monitor email inboxes, reacting to multiple versions of a notice per shipment.
  • By automating arrival notices processing, forwarders can be confident in capturing critical data seamlessly.
  • Arrival notices enables freight forwarders to provide the type of visibility that shippers want and the FMC is seeking from the supply chain technology industry, continued Coombes.

Fragrance Creators Applauds Passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Into Law

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

This is why Fragrance Creators is fully committed to supporting supplier diversity, a strong, adaptable, and resilient supply chain, and legislation, such as OSRA.

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  • This is why Fragrance Creators is fully committed to supporting supplier diversity, a strong, adaptable, and resilient supply chain, and legislation, such as OSRA.
  • Fragrance Creators Association is the principal fragrance trade association representing the majority of fragrance manufacturing in North America.
  • Fragrance Creators established and administers the Congressional Fragrance Caucus, ensuring ongoing dialogue with members of Congress and staff.
  • Fragrance Creators also produces The Fragrance Conservatory,thecomprehensive digital resource for high-quality information about fragrance www.fragranceconservatory.com .

FourKites Adds New Customers, Improves Time to Value for Real-Time Ocean Visibility

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Additionally, new customers can now expect to be operational on FourKites Dynamic Ocean SM platform in five days or less, allowing them to see value almost immediately.

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  • Additionally, new customers can now expect to be operational on FourKites Dynamic Ocean SM platform in five days or less, allowing them to see value almost immediately.
  • Now, Im excited to join FourKites because Ive seen firsthand how real-time visibility can significantly improve shippers operations by providing actionable intelligence.
  • Salles will work closely with FourKites shippers and carriers to support change management efforts required to improve their end-to-end supply chain visibility.
  • Meanwhile, according to a FourKites survey , 50% of ocean shippers use a completely manual track and trace process for ocean freight management.

Vinyl Institute Supports Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

WASHINGTON, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Vinyl Institute (VI) has signed a coalition letter, along with 89 other companies and trade associations, in support the reforms included in U.S.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Vinyl Institute (VI) has signed a coalition letter, along with 89 other companies and trade associations, in support the reforms included in U.S.
  • Senators Klobuchar (D-MN) and Thune (R-SD) Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA22).
  • We encouraged the Senate to act quickly to pass the bill and reconcile the differences with the House version," added Monroe.
  • The Vinyl Institute (VI), founded in 1982, is a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer, vinyl additives, and modifiers.

FourKites Releases Powerful New Capabilities to Manage Runaway Demurrage and Detention Fees

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Monday, February 28, 2022

FourKites introduces several powerful capabilities to help international shippers identify and mitigate the risks and costs associated with runaway demurrage and detention (D&D) fees more quickly and proactively.

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  • FourKites introduces several powerful capabilities to help international shippers identify and mitigate the risks and costs associated with runaway demurrage and detention (D&D) fees more quickly and proactively.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220228005669/en/
    FourKites Releases powerful new capabilities to manage runaway demurrage and detention fees (Photo: Business Wire)
    Port congestion, vessel delays, and incorrect or incomplete documentation are common challenges for ocean shippers.
  • D&D fees have reached thousands of dollars per container per day and millions of dollars in annual transportation costs for many shippers.
  • Ability to monetise the potential (and actual) financial impacts of demurrage and detention fees on your transportation costs, enabling you to prioritise the most costly cargo.