Issue 25: April 2022 LMI, The Hidden Cost of Rising Fuel Prices & More
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…
+ Read Full PostA 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…
+ Read Full Post“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…
+ Read Full PostThe 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…
+ Read Full PostHello 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…
+ Read Full PostThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has taken a serious toll on businesses across all industries, and supply chain companies are no exception. According to a recent survey from the Institute of Supply Management (ISM), nearly 75% of companies report supply chain…
+ Read Full PostGlobal travel restrictions, and recent requests by local and state governments asking people to stay home are causing employees to question whether they should, or even can come to work. What We Do is CRITICAL to Winning this Battle with…
+ Read Full PostWhen you think about the supply chain process, it’s easy to imagine it as a single, unbroken entity starting in the warehouse and ending at the customer’s doorstep. However, there are several critical pieces of the logistics puzzle that —…
+ Read Full PostWe all watched it happen… It started with the global trade boom of the 1990’s and early 2000’s; trailed by significant investment from steamship lines in an effort to ramp up capacity in the late 2000’s – only to be…
+ Read Full PostThursday, March 30 – The long-awaited ocean carrier alliance reorganization is set to rollout April 1, 2017. Here is an overview of the soon-to-be former alliance structure compared to the reorganized structure: Ocean Carrier Alliance Overview Infographic. (*when the infographic appears, click on it to…
+ Read Full PostAs the first quarter of 2024 comes to an end, here are some observations over the past few months as well as predictions about the trucking...
+ Read moreFollowing the recent Baltimore Bridge collapse and subsequent port closures, we want to keep our customers informed about the situation and...
+ Read moreA growing coalition of 47 countries, including key players like the European Union, Canada, Japan, and various Pacific Island nations, is...
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