Banana Split: Nuts About Supply Chains
Simply put, if supply chains stopped tomorrow what would it take to build your own banana split? It’s so easy to take Supply Chain Logistics for granted: We flick casually through aisles of flan, fajitas, fried chicken, fondue, flounder, and frosting. It’s not just food: 97 percent of American clothing is made abroad– China, India, […]
Freight or Fright: Trucking, The Great Bellwether
When the bell rings to open the stock market, one of the most important opening notes every quarter is the chiming in from investors with trucking company J.B. Hunt. The trucking industry itself is a respected indicator of the broader economy. And most financial experts follow the trends in this sector religiously. JB Hunt’s earnings […]
Potholes Got You Down?
“Transportation needs to work for everyone, no matter who they are, no matter where they live and no matter how they travel,” said Acting PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Pennsylvanians’ feedback is critical as we plan and prioritize important improvements to our transportation network.” PennDOT is giving the state’s citizens a chance to be heard. If […]
American Made: Trucking Benefits as Factories Come Home From China
Books could (and will) be filled about the fallout from Draconian measures that choked the US supply chain and upended consumer confidence. But perhaps no one was more rattled by the supply chain crisis than those that are in charge of keeping its logistics running smoothly. Specifically, the Chinese government’s fierce approach to lockdowns along […]
Eye On Ian: The Supply Chain’s Perfect Storm
After Hurricane Ian, a Category Four Storm devastated parts of Florida, already strained supply chains are even more complicated. But in the midst of the disaster truck drivers are rising to the occasion to aid those in need. Supply Shortages The situation is dire– from diapers to formula, medicine to food, Floridians desperately need supplies. […]
Avocado Roast: Ethical Sourcing in Transportation
“My grave is already dug.” It’s an expression among Mexican youth, according to Foreign Correspondent. And it embodies a macabre acceptance bordering on indifference to the violence of the Mexican Cartel. In the transportation industry, it is very fashionable to cover issues of sustainability, clean energy sourcing, EV trucks, etc. Seldom does the US media […]
Safe Parking Legislation Hammers Down
Legislation to fund the expansion of safe parking is moving forward to the tune of 755 million dollars. Safe Parking. It’s an issue that routinely makes the American Trucking Association’s list of drivers’ top ten concerns. In part, that concern stems from the practical but pressing issue of not having anywhere to spend the night […]
Any Port in a Storm– Except Shanghai
They say that culture is downstream of politics… but then so are supply chains. Right now the Chinese people are cruising down the stream on both–as culture, politics, and the supply chain are clashing; as a result, the wake for the world’s shipping industry is looking turbulent. More specifically, politically driven lockdowns are strangling the […]
Blue Eagle Is Driven By Helping the People Who Work Here
See what people are saying about working for Blue Eagle Logistics! According to reviews on Indeed– What people like: Feeling of personal appreciation Inclusive work environment Sense of belonging We were also independently reviewed by staff members on Indeed, and they had some really terrific things to say about our company culture! Check out some […]
Trend Forecasts That Won’t Be Overshadowed This Groundhog Day
If forecasting for fluctuations in shipping news has you poking around our own Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil for Groundhog Day predictions, then look no further– we’ve rounded up some of the top industry trends that won’t have you going to ground. Specifically, since yesterday was Groundhog Day, we’re looking forward to some of the top trends […]