The Daily: December 3, 2021
The Daily aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for December 3, 2021 from iLevel Logistics Inc.
“You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t possibly live long enough to make them all yourself.”
– Sam Levenson, American humorist
Today’s Featured Article:
Omicron Covid variant: next test for global supply chain crisis (cnbc.com)
“Ports and companies have been battling the global supply chain crisis since the start of the year. Just as it appeared like the crisis was beginning to stabilize, the industry may now face yet another blow: the new omicron Covid variant.”
Electric Trucks Won’t Save Us - Bloomberg
FedEx driver dumped hundreds of packages into Alabama ravine : NPR
Upcoming CDL regulations cause concerns for smaller trucking operations (cdllife.com)
Omicron, Climate Change Threaten Christmas Tree Supply | 2021-12-01 | SupplyChainBrain
Supply Chain Graphic of the Week: A Breakdown of Costs Components for Truck Carriers | SC Digest
What’s the status of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the US? | AP News
How inflation is taking a toll on Main Street | Fox Business Video
Chief Apology Officer | Seth's Blog (seths.blog)
Clean Truck Fees Approved at Los Angeles-Long Beach Starting April 2022 (morethanshipping.com)
Consumers Not Feeling That Optimistic | Material Handling and Logistics (mhlnews.com)
“Trade & Border Issues” Featured Article:
Taking Advantage of International Fleet Opportunities - Fleet Management - Trucking Info
“A world-changing event. A devastating market fluctuation. International implications, economic pullback amid global uncertainty from major manufacturing industries, and the inevitable economic stutter step that follows.”
DeFazio, a champion of truckers in D.C., to retire from Congress - TheTrucker.com
‘Tis the Season for Real-Time Commerce | SupplyChainBrain
How Digitalization of the Purchase Order Can Save Time & Money (morethanshipping.com)
Still hot, but speed bumps ahead | DC Velocity
Most voters want corporations to focus on business rather than going woke: survey | Fox Business
Strong Demand Continues for the Manufacturing Sector – AIER
Where did Omicron Covid variant come from and where is it circulating? (cnbc.com)
Sysco to electrify 35% of its US private fleet by 2030 | Transport Dive
Supply Chain News: A Made in America Christmas Gift Guide | SC Digest
Examining the causes of cost overruns on rail and road projects - Reason Foundation
Rising Battery Costs Hit Carmakers, Threaten Climate-Change Push | 2021-12-02 | SupplyChainBrain
“Artificial Intelligence” Featured Article:
How Will Autonomous Trucking Impact Carriers? - Fleet Management - Trucking Info
“Autonomous trucks have been making progress toward commercial deployment. How will this technology impact freight transportation, carriers and truck drivers?”
Covid news: First U.S. omicron patient fully vaccinated and has mild symptoms (cnbc.com)
Shipping Giant Offers Cash to Help Clear L.A. Port Glut | 2021-12-01 | SupplyChainBrain
Further Shipping Delays Possible with Chinese New Year Quarantines Looming - More Than Shipping
A speedy solution to e-commerce challenges | DC Velocity
Manufacturing Grows But There are Concerns Says ISM | Material Handling and Logistics (mhlnews.com)
Washington State Adopts Rule to Increase Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales - Fuel Smarts - Trucking Info
Biden Sees Progress in Supply Crisis Amid Faster Inflation | 2021-12-02 | SupplyChainBrain
Port of Oakland Cargo Down 14% Year-Over-Year in October | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)






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