The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-30
Biden-Harris Administration Bringing Back Clean Nuclear Energy, Creating Clean Energy Union Jobs Across The Midwest
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), today announced more... Read more
2024-09-30
USDA and FFAR Announce Innovation Challenge Projects Aimed at Catalyzing Transformative Research Solutions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in partnership with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), today announced the three projects recommended for funding through the “Nourishing... Read more
2024-09-29
Port Strike Deadline Looms. What’s at Stake?
Stranded cargo, rerouting challenges and cost escalations are just some of the immediate effects of the port strikes. With Oct. 1 just 24 hours away, here's what's at stake. Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers cost escalations. maersk has already announced a disruption surcharge for all cargo moving to and from u.s. east and gulf coast terminals, starting oct. 21. the surcharge will be $1,500 per twenty-foot equivalent unit (teu) and $3,000 per forty-foot equivalent unit (feu), depending on the extent of the supply chain disruption. hapag-lloyd plans to implement a "work interruption destination surcharge" for imports from east asia on oct. 19, and a "work disruption surcharge" for cargo from the rest of the world on oct. 18, both at $1,000 per teu. cma cgm will introduce an export surcharge on oct. 11, set at $800 per teu and $1,000 per feu, with a $1,500 per teu import surcharge. additionally, starting nov. 1, they will apply a $1,000 peak season surcharge for imports from the indian subcontinent and the middle east, delayed from the original oct. 1 date.
2024-09-29
45,000 Dockworkers on Strike at 36 Ports. What's Next?
Stranded cargo, rerouting challenges and cost escalations are just some of the immediate effects of the port strikes. Now that they're in effect, what's next for global supply chains? Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers cost escalations. maersk has already announced a disruption surcharge for all cargo moving to and from u.s. east and gulf coast terminals, starting oct. 21. the surcharge will be $1,500 per twenty-foot equivalent unit (teu) and $3,000 per forty-foot equivalent unit (feu), depending on the extent of the supply chain disruption. hapag-lloyd plans to implement a "work interruption destination surcharge" for imports from east asia on oct. 19, and a "work disruption surcharge" for cargo from the rest of the world on oct. 18, both at $1,000 per teu. cma cgm will introduce an export surcharge on oct. 11, set at $800 per teu and $1,000 per feu, with a $1,500 per teu import surcharge. additionally, starting nov. 1, they will apply a $1,000 peak season surcharge for imports from the indian subcontinent and the middle east, delayed from the original oct. 1 date.
2024-09-28
25 Largest Industrial and Logistics Markets Poised for Faster Recovery than Others: Study
The 25 largest U.S. industrial markets — by inventory — represent 76% of the total U.S. industrial base among the 77 markets Colliers tracks, according to a recent Colliers report. Read more
warehousing design-build
2024-09-27
Food Recalls in 2024 are Surging. What’s the Crisis Response?
Although large manufacturers receive most of the media attention for food recalls, these 600,000 small food manufacturers also face large-scale recalls on a daily basis. The proper risk strategy and... Read more
safety & security food safety
2024-09-27
New Economic Development Report Offers Roadmap for Strengthening Community-Led Opportunities in Sustainable Forest Products and Outdoor Recreation in Forest Communities
Today, the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, and Commerce released a report outlining recommendations to enhance community-led economic development by creating jobs in the sustainable forest... Read more
2024-09-26
Women In Trucking Association Names New Membership Director
Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at SpartanNash, RK Logistics and more. Read more
professional development training/onboarding
2024-09-26
Listeria Outbreak Highlights Need for More Digitalized Food Safety Approaches
By embracing emerging technologies, food operators can do their part to protect customers, preserve lives, and position themselves for success in the evolving food safety landscape. Read more
safety & security food safety
2024-09-26
CAPAL Intern Drawn to Federal Employment Opportunities
Ally Huang, a senior at Pomona College in California, just completed an internship through the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). As... Read more
equity initiatives office of partnerships and public engagement oppe student internships careers jobs
2024-09-25
ILA, USMX Contract Negotiations Remain in Limbo
Negotiations show signs of breaking down, making a strike appear increasingly likely, threatening to disrupt nearly half of the nation's ocean trade. Here's what this means for the future of supply... Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-09-25
How Retailers are Rewriting Peak Season Strategies to Emphasize Growth
Geographic variations underscore the need for tailored strategies for local market dynamics. Read more
warehousing grocery retail