Logistics & regulations keep California gasoline prices highest in the U.S.
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Since the 1990’s CARB (California Air Resources Blendstock) standards have ruled the roost in the golden state. The mission: reduce air-borne pollutants that are created by vehicle exhaust. California’s refineries are solely responsible for every drop of gas sold in the state.
Check out today’s featured article from EPRINC to read about California’s wild history regarding gasoline prices, rising higher than the rest of the nation due to inflation, regulation, and logistics challenges. ☕️
California Retail Gasoline Prices vs. the U.S. during 2022 | EPRINC.COM
“Historically, California has had higher gasoline prices than the rest of the U.S, and higher than even other West Coast states.”
Ports & Money Matters 🚢
Port of Los Angeles aims to improve truck congestion with $20 million RAISE grant
The federal government's RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) grant promises a four-lane, rail-roadway grade separation. This construction should ease the near-constant traffic over the entire 80-acre facility. The project should also create 300 new jobs and decrease some 3,000 metric tons of truck emissions per year.
Let’s Get Global 🌎
🇨🇳 Nvidia, the Santa Clara, California-based chipmaker is in hot water. The company has decided to continue exporting two of its most “advanced” products in China, drawing criticism and limited approval from The Department of Commerce. Now, the company will also be required to obtain a special license to keep exporting. (Supply Chain Dive)
☀️ Global agriculture is threatened by the heat. By 2045, some experts are predicting that heat stress will be too intense for workers who must perform their jobs outdoors. Crops such as rice, cocoa, and tomatoes are predicted to feel the brunt of it… so make sure to load up and enjoy that chocolate bar while you can. (Supply Chain Brain)
🚢 Big money… for now! A new study from HSBC is predicting the the shipping industry - while still reaping in the profits - will suffer a huge drop-off over the upcoming two years. However, for seven straight quarters, the shipping industry has reported record breaking profits. (More Than Shipping)
More to consider…
Let’s go flying! Labor Weekend scored the highest numbers of passengers traveling on a holiday weekend since the pre-pandemic era. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), approximately nine million people passed through American airports. (The Hill)
Better buy, best. Best Buy avoids the trend lining retailers gasping for air under piles of inventory. Instead, the company has reported inventory down 6% since last year at Q2. Best Buy CEO Corie Barry expects this inventory level signals a “return to normal” for the company. (Supply Chain Dive)
All aboard! The very first of it’s kind - a zero-emissions cruise ship made by Northern Xplorer - has officially been ordered by the Portuguese shipbuilder West Sea. The ship will vessel 250 people and is expected to be ready to launch in 2025/2026. (MarineLink)
News Bag 🗞
This Week in Logistics News (September 3 – 9) | Logistics Viewpoints
Logistics Viewpoints rounds up the most pertinent and interesting information in the logistics sphere and condenses it for a quick summary.
Human Resources 📝
The Importance of HR in Supply Chain Management | All Things Supply Chain
All Things Supply Chain’s guest blogger writes about the critical need for proper Human Resources management in the supply chain, and why it should not be neglected.
Tech 📟
3 Technologies Shaping the Future of Cold Food Chain Logistics | Food Logistics
Food Logistics contributor Sunil Kardam from Gramener writes about the most. popular technologies being implemented in cold chain logistics.
Trade & Border Issues 🗺
EU’s Ban on Russian Fuel to Spark a Jump in Global Tanker Demand | Supply Chain Brain
Supply Chain Brain contributor Bloomberg writes about the growing need for tankers amid the Russian cut-off of natural gas to the European Union.
Data 📀
Going beyond truck data to improve operations | Fleet Equipment Magazine
Fleet Equipment Magazine contributor Tess Lovrak writes about trucking companies turning more often to data analysis to improve their strategies moving forward.
Ports 🚢
Import Slowdown Continues as Fed Tries to Rein in Consumer Demand | MHL News
MH&L Staff writes about the federal government’s push to contain customer demand and slow down the influx of imports.
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.