Weekly Logistics Headlines: January 27, 2022
This week’s logistics headlines examine growth at the Port of New York and Los Angeles, cardboard box shortages, and more.
New York Close to Passing LA as USA’s Busiest Port
The Port of New York and New Jersey (NY/NJ) is on the verge of surpassing the Port of Los Angeles as the nation’s busiest container complex. NY/NJ has already passed the Port of Long Beach as the second busiest. According to a report from The Loadstar, it is an indication of steady volume shift from the west to the east.
Cardboard Boxes in Demand as Shortage Hinders Shipping
Transport Topics reports that a pandemic-driven surge in e-commerce has resulted in a shortage of cardboard packaging. The report states that factors like COVID-induced labor shortages and limited access to raw materials are also contributing.
LA, Long Beach Mull Empty-Box Clearing Incentives
The neighboring ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are looking ahead to new incentives for clearing empty containers. The ongoing saga has already seen threats of fees spur the removal of long dwelling and empty containers. A taskforce is now considering new measures in light of a 62-percent reduction in long-dwelling containers since October. Splash 247 reports more.
Weekend Storm to Hinder Movement Along Mid-Atlantic, New England
A FreightWaves weather report indicates that a severe winter storm across the eastern seaboard could delay freight movement in the region. From Virginia to Maine, snowfall and high winds are likely to create dangerous road conditions for trucking.
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