Because of the looming strike threat on Friday, America’s freight railroads have already stopped accepting shipments of hazardous and other security-sensitive materials. Union Pacific, one of the nation’s major railroads whose operations would be halted by a strike, stated that the action is intended to “protect employees, customers, and the communities we serve.” According to… Continue reading Looming Nationwide Rail Strike Could Further Upend an Already Fragile Supply Chain
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National Supply Chain Issues and the Trucking Industry
Businesses and consumers rely on the trucking industry to keep rolling as the best and often the only solution to fully support the nation’s supply chains by delivering everything from life’s necessities to forgettable frivolities. COVID-19, with all its variations, has disrupted supply chains worldwide across all sectors, including retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, and healthcare.… Continue reading National Supply Chain Issues and the Trucking Industry
COVID-19 Protests Threaten Border Trade Between Canada and U.S.
Canadian lawmakers expressed growing concern Tuesday about the economic consequences of disruptive demonstrations after truckers protesting vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions partially blocked the busiest border crossing between the United States and Canada. The blockade at the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, prevented traffic from entering Canada while some traffic from the… Continue reading COVID-19 Protests Threaten Border Trade Between Canada and U.S.