U.S. imports reached all-time highs, demanding risk management
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May 2022 marked a record-high point for container shipments to the U.S., creating an avalanche of problems for the supply chain industry. The trade low has begun to shift away from the top ports on the West and East coasts, but they are bracing for an extreme peak season.
Check out today’s featured article from Descartes to read about how some supply chain professionals are managing supply chain risk amid record-high imports. ☕️
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Featured Article:
Managing Supply Chain Risk More Complex as U.S. Imports Hit New High | Descartes
“Container shipments into the U.S. hit a new all-time high in May 2022, making the task of managing supply chain risk much more complicated to navigate.”
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The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for July 31, 2025, from iLevel Logistics Inc.