Spencer Shute
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 7/17/2024
Red Sea crisis making for extended shipping times
The Red Sea crisis and global port congestions will impact peak season shipping for retailers. - 7/18/2023
Expert Opinion: UPS strike would cost U.S. economy billions —per day
The UPS Teamsters negotiations process has certainly drawn a lot of attention with theatrics on both sides as the deadline is now just two weeks away. - 1/23/2023
Insight: Supply Chain Protected From Layoffs
Tech layoffs are dominating the headlines with cuts from major companies including Meta, Amazon, Cisco and Twitter due to attempts to save costs. - 11/22/2022
Commentary: What to expect as risk of rail freight strike increases
The impacts of the strike remain unchanged, with the likelihood of a strike occurring and the pressure on Congress to intervene have both increased. - 10/20/2022
Expert Commentary: Update on U.S. ports
Port congestion around the U.S. is continuing to cause issues with the global supply chain. - 10/15/2021
Port Congestion: Going 24/7 is necessary but short-term fix
The port blockages in LA are part of a chain of events that near inevitably ends up with Americans paying higher prices because goods can’t arrive on shelves fast enough.