The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-01
The AI Advantage: Reshaping the Future of the Food and Beverage Supply Chain
By providing objective data and real-time analytics, AI can significantly mitigate litigious disputes and streamline operations, turning challenges into opportunities. Read more
software & technology ai/ar
2024-10-01
U.S. Port Strikes: A Predictable Source of Supply Chain Disruption
The lack of investment in productivity-enhancing technology appears to be an industry-wide problem. While the digitization issue remains unresolved, the cycle of predictable disruptions at U.S. ports... Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-10-01
Legislation Aims to Help Eaters Make Eco-Friendly Choices
Wondering about the climate impact of your diet? The new Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act could revolutionize how eaters shop and eat. Read more
2024-10-01
There's No Resilience Without Empowered Communities
As food system risks become even more severe and unpredictable, diversification is our only way forward, panelists said at Climate Week NYC. Read more
2024-09-30
Pitting Good Versus Bad Fungi on Sweet Corn: A Delicate Dance
The same defenses that help some varieties of sweet corn resist fungal diseases can also stymie the potency of a beneficial fungus used to kill hungry caterpillar pests, studies by Agricultural... Read more
2024-09-30
Port of Montreal Workers on Strike
The Maritime Employers Association announced a three-day strike at two terminals, beginning Sept. 30 at 7 a.m. The strike is expected to last through Thursday, and affects close to 350 members. Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-09-30
Scope 3 Emissions Remain Hurdle for Many Supply Chain Companies: Study
Over the past five years, pressure from investors to improve supply chain sustainability has grown by 25%, making it the fastest-growing driver of sustainability efforts. Read more
sustainability carbon footprint
2024-09-30
Women in Supply Chain
This year's award showcases how mentorship, collaboration and self-advocacy pave the way for future female leaders. Read more
professional development supply chain education
2024-09-30
How Architects Can Shape the Next Generation of Food and Beverage Cold Storage Facilities
By bringing thoughtful organizational planning to the early stages of development, architects help untangle the complexities of designing these facilities, ensuring they are both functional and... Read more
warehousing cold storage
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.