Shipping

“Containergeddon” Results in $2.1B Loss to California Farmers

The supply chain gridlock and shipping container shortage has resulted in California agriculture losing an estimated $2.1 billion (or 17 percent), according to a recent study released by the University of California, Davis.

Tracey Chow Jan 20 2022 in Shipping

Western Growers Celebrates U.S. House of Representatives Passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4996, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 on December 8 with an impressive 364-60 vote, making clear its support for U.S. farm exporters that are reliant on maritime shipping transport.

Tracey Chow Dec 09 2021 in Shipping

Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Increase to 24/7 Operations, In Response to Unprecedented Supply Chain Congestion

On Wednesday, the White House announced that the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach will both be expanding operations to 24 hours-7 days a week. Historically, neither port has operated at that level, despite other ports around the world doing so. With the addition of new off-peak night time shifts and weekend hours, it is anticipated that the number of available hours that cargo can move out of docks and onto highways should double; at the same time, congestion during peak day windows should ease.

Tracey Chow Oct 14 2021 in Shipping

Recording of OTIF Best Practices Webinar Now Available

Yesterday, Western Growers Trade Practices hosted a webinar to not only discuss the finer points of Walmart's On Time in Full (OTIF) policy but also some proven shipper best practices to help members cope with retailer compliance requirements and avoid financial penalties.