Harbor Manatee resumes delivering fuel to hurricane-hit areas
SeaPort Manatee has restarted fuel distribution operations to provide much-needed resources to Southwest and Central Florida following the October 9 landfall of Hurricane Milton. Also Read: Southeastern US ports reopen as Hurricane Milton recovery progresses Manatee County Port Authority Chairman Kevin Van Ostenbridge announced on Sunday, Oct. 13, that “through a coordinated effort with Manatee County, state and federal agencies, and industry partners, the fuel distribution activities It will be back to normal starting this morning.” As power is restored to the port, limited landside cargo operations have resumed. In accordance with guidance from the U.S. Coast Guard, waterside activities are limited to daylight hours and vessel movement is limited to one-way traffic within the waterway. “The Manatee Seaport is critical to supplying fuel to gas stations throughout the region,” said Carlos Buqueras, the port’s executive director. “Restoring supply is especially important given that our region has been hit by two consecutive hurricanes.” As a strategic gateway where Tampa Bay…
NEMA calls on government to take urgent action over port strike…
Debra Phillips, president and CEO of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), has issued an urgent appeal to the Biden administration for immediate intervention to resolve the ongoing U.S. port strikes. Phillips emphasized the critical role the electronics industry plays in the U.S. economy, highlighting the strike's impact on the industry's complex supply chain. "The electronics industry is one of the largest manufacturing industries in the United States, and this strike further exacerbates our already challenged supply chains, causing additional disruptions and delays," Phillips said. NEMA joins more than 270 other organizations in formally requesting the Biden administration to intervene and mediate the ongoing dispute between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Union (USMX). Phillips pointed out that the strike has halted the transportation of more than $195 million worth of electronics industry products every day, and 30% of the country's electronics industry imports are now stranded on ships waiting to be unloaded. She stressed that…
Despite challenges, supply chain leaders remain confident in recovery plans
New research from CargoWise shows that while supply chain professionals are increasingly diversifying their networks and leveraging real-time monitoring to address rising risks such as geopolitical tensions and cybersecurity threats, many may be overconfident in their ability to recover from disruptions due to a lack of consistent scenario planning. See also: GEP Report: Global manufacturing slowdown intensifies as supply chain capacity reaches peak in 2024 The study, Future-proofing Supply Chain Operations: Leveraging Technology for Lasting Impact, surveyed more than 450 global logistics professionals between March and April 2024. Findings show that while 57% of respondents are confident in their recovery strategies, only 32% regularly conduct scenario testing to assess their responses to potential threats. Key Insights Main concerns: Geopolitical tensions and cybersecurity threats are the top risks to global supply chains, with North American professionals particularly concerned about cyberattacks (28%, compared to a global average of 19%). Diversified and real-time monitoring: To mitigate risk, companies are prioritizing multi-sourced supply chains…
Canada rail strike looms as unions and rail operators weigh in
A rail strike is looking increasingly likely in Canada as the Canadian Union of Railway Workers (TCRC) and major rail operators Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) continue to struggle to reach an agreement. Tensions are rising as the deadline approaches. Also read: How Canada's rail strike will impact freight markets On August 9, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) determined that the services provided by the railways were not legally considered “essential services” and established a 13-day cooling-off period before a strike could legally begin. Despite this, Canadian Railways yesterday issued a notice that its members would stop providing services starting Thursday, marking the start of a legal strike. In response, major U.S. freight railroad CSX Transportation has suspended cross-border shipments to and from Canadian National Railway and Canadian Railways, causing Canadian rail operators to suspend import and export services for refrigerated cargo, hazardous materials and security-sensitive items originating or terminating on Canadian railways.…
Explosion of dangerous goods container at Ningbo Port caused fire; no
An explosion occurred today in a hazardous materials container aboard a cargo ship docked at China's busy Ningbo port. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far. The explosion occurred on board the YM Mobility vessel, causing a fire which has now been brought under control. All crew members on board were evacuated safely without incident. The Liberian-flagged vessel arrived in Ningbo after docking at the port of Shanghai, according to tracking data from MarineTraffic. The ship was docked at Beilun Container Terminal 2 when the explosion occurred, according to a post on Chinese social media by state-owned port operator Ningbo Zhoushan Port. Yang Ming and the port operator said the exact cause of the explosion was unclear. Yang Ming noted that the container ship owner had declared that the cargo required dry refrigeration and no electricity was required, a translated statement from the company said. Despite the explosion, the incident did not appear to have a serious impact on…
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