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August 24, 2023 3:28 PM PDT Elida Moreno Reuters The Panama Canal faces significant challenges due to a prolonged drought, which has lowered the water level, causing congestion and delays. This congestion poses a looming threat for shippers due to…

Aug. 16, 2023 Max Garland Supply Chain Dive A wave of labor disputes in supply chains, driven by workers seeking better pay and job security due to their pandemic contributions and inflationary pressures. This “Hot Labor Summer” has disrupted operations…

Logistics are integral to the global supply chain. In light of heightened customer expectations, supply chain disruption, and the rising cost of doing business, it can be challenging for companies both large and small to manage every aspect of logistics…

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, consumers spent an estimated total of $1,034.1 billion online with U.S. merchants in 2022, up 7.7% from 2021. ECommerce sales accounted for 14.6% of total retail sales all year. The recent spike in eCommerce…

A WORD FROM LEGACY They say “when it rains, it pours,” and that’s certainly true when it comes to logistics news. From ILWU contract talks and rising diesel prices to new plans for supply chain policy and a cynical take…

A WORD FROM LEGACY Whether you’ve been closely following the news or choose to take a more hands-off approach to media consumption, you’ve likely heard the stories coming out of Ukraine. With that in mind, we start today’s Shipment off…

“My truck is my office and I have the best view every day.” That is the response recently provided by Tyrone J., a Legacy Supply Chain truck driver, when asked what he likes about his job. An unexpected (but not…

The supply chain of today is, in a word, complex. From globalized sourcing and omnichannel demand to disruptive events and ever-rising consumer expectations, it features so many intricacies that some have even likened it to a modern-day Gordian knot. With…

Hello and welcome to the Legacy Monthly Shipment, your trusted source for all things supply chain and logistics news, insights and trends. Since the end of last month, it seems like all anyone can talk about is the Suez Canal…