Port of Long Beach sees strongest September on record
Demand for holiday-related goods nudged the Port of Long Beach to its most active September and busiest quarter on record. Shippers continued to move goods ahead of a labor contract deadline for seaports on the East and Gulf coasts, which resulted in a three-day strike at the start of October. Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 829,499 twenty-foot equivalent units last month, up just 70 TEUs from the previous record set in...
TAPPI/AICC’s 2024 Box Manufacturing Olympics winners
Arvco Container Corp awarded the Attendees’ Choice Award by SuperCorrExpo® attendees The winners of the second TAPPI/AICC Box Manufacturing Olympics (BMO) were announced at the recent SuperCorrExpo® in Orlando. Winners of the first, second and third place awards, as well as honorable mentions for each category, were announced on Monday, September 9. The Best of the Industry for both the Structure and Printing categories, as well as...
August Manufacturing Technology Orders fall short of 2023; Outlook optimistic for remainder of 2024
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $360.8 million in August 2024. These orders for metalworking machinery increased 22.7% from July 2024 but fell 12% short of August 2023 orders. Year-to-date orders reached $2.81 billion, a decline of 11.5% compared to the first eight months of 2023. While...
IRS provides Hurricane Milton relief; May 1 deadline now applies to individuals and businesses in all of Florida; many businesses qualify for deposit penalty relief
The Internal Revenue Service today announced relief for individuals and businesses in 51 counties in Florida due to Hurricane Milton. Individuals and businesses in six counties that previously did not qualify for relief under either Hurricane Debby or Hurricane Helene will receive disaster tax relief beginning Oct. 5, 2024, and concluding on May 1, 2025. They are Broward, Indian River, Martin, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie. In...
ALAN HURRICANE MILTON SITUATIONAL REPORT: Thursday, October 10, 2024
American Logistics Aid Network is mobilized for Hurricane Milton. As part of our response efforts, we are committed to providing you with the latest information and updates on supply chain impacts via our periodic Situation Reports, which can be found below in this email and on our website. ALAN has been improving logistics response to disasters for 19 years, and the need is greater now than ever. Please donate today to help us...
Forklift-International.com expands U.S. Market Presence, Celebrates major milestone with 150 dealer locations and over 10,000 equipment listings
Forklift-International.com, the online marketplace for material handling equipment, has announced a major milestone for its U.S. operations. The platform currently features over 10,000 forklifts, telehandlers, and other equipment from more than 150 dealer locations across North America. This achievement reflects the company’s rapid growth and its commitment to serving the needs of the U.S. material handling industry. “Reaching 150...
American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) begins Post-Hurricane Milton response
“Right now, The ability for Logistics Professionals to get relief items stored, transported, organized, and delivered to disaster sites can be a game-changer.” As Floridians struggle with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) has begun supporting relief efforts and reminding members of the supply chain community that sharing their logistics know-how, space, equipment, and services is one of the...
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