North America

Produce Worth Millions Gets Stuck in Blockade by Mexico Truckers

April 14, 2022

Grocery stores in some parts of the U.S. are expected to run out of certain perishable goods Easter weekend because of a Mexican truckers’ blockade that has stranded millions of dollars worth of fresh produce.

Stuck Evergreen Ship Waits on Full Moon to Float Free

April 14, 2022

Bloomberg

A month after its giant container ship ran aground near Baltimore, Evergreen Marine Corp. continues to dig for a solution.

Texas Governor Halts Some Truck Inspections on Border Snarl

April 13, 2022

Bloomberg

Texas is halting some vehicle inspections at the U.S.-Mexico border after Governor Abbott’s crackdown provoked protests that halted crucial food and equipment shipments.

Biden’s Plan for Cheaper Gasoline Opens Path for More Pollution

April 12, 2022

Bloomberg

President Biden is all in on a new plan to bring down gasoline costs. It turns out that the move is also likely to make the air dirtier.

Truck Blockade at U.S.-Mexico Border Imperils $440 Billion Trade

April 12, 2022

Bloomberg

A Mexican truck blockade at a key Texas bridge is diverting U.S.-bound cargoes to far-flung crossings, worsening shipping snarls and raising the specter of delivery disruptions for everything from avocados to auto parts.

Congress Makes Russia a Pariah on Trade, Adds Pressure on Putin

April 7, 2022

Bloomberg

The U.S. Congress voted overwhelmingly Thursday to strip Russia’s normal trade status with the U.S. and ban imports of its gas, oil and coal, adding to the economic squeeze by the U.S. and its allies to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government over the invasion of Ukraine.

Footwear Nearshoring Is 'Unrealistic,' Trade Group Chief Says

April 7, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

Despite supply chain pressures in Asia, it’s unlikely that American footwear brands will follow the example of New Balance and pursue U.S. manufacturing, says Matt Priest, CEO and president of Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA).

Lawmakers Accuse Oil Executives of ‘Profiteering’ as War Strains Supplies

April 7, 2022

Bloomberg

Congressional Democrats excoriated executives from some of the world’s biggest oil companies, accusing them of exploiting the war in Ukraine and a surge in crude prices to reap windfall profits at the expense of American motorists.

East Coast Container Ship Queue Overshadows West Coast Logjam

April 6, 2022

Bloomberg

Ocean carriers looking to avoid logjams at the U.S.’s busiest container gateways on the West Coast are now facing even longer queues out east.

Teamsters Chief Vows to Pressure Amazon After Historic New York Vote

April 2, 2022

Ralph Henderson, SupplyChainBrain

Sean O’Brien, who was sworn in as international president of the Teamsters union last month, said it was vital to organize Amazon, which has “total disrespect” for its workers.

North America

The latest supply chain news, analysis, trends and best practices for companies operating in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Learn how businesses are optimizing supply chain and logistics performance across North America - addressing a range of challenges such as varying regulations, labeling and packaging requirements, customs and tax laws and government controlled exchange rates.