(Natural News) Ocean freight rates have climbed for the third consecutive month in April, this time by 11.1 percent. The increase now stands at 109.9 percent year-over-year. According to the International Monetary Fund, there is a correlation between the volatile global shipping costs and ongoing inflation. Data from 143 countries over the past 30 years […]

(Natural News) China’s draconian restrictions to curb the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) have crippled supply chains worldwide. The stringent COVID-19 measures implemented in the eastern city of Shanghai – one of the country’s busiest ports – have also hampered global trade. Citing data from open vessel database Fleetmon and investment firm Liberum, the Telegraph reported that the number […]

(Natural News) More and more American companies are calling their production chains back home as the supply chain crisis continues to cause bottlenecks, creating an international nightmare that prevents the smooth movement of overseas raw materials and products. According to the Reshoring Initiative, an organization dedicated to aiding companies move offshored jobs back to the United […]

(Natural News) The automobile industry is being burdened by a national tire shortage brought about by problems in the global supply chain.  Already burdened by truck and chassis shortages, lack of drivers and other issues, the tire shortage is proving to be a big problem for the rubber industry. David Hays, president of Hay Tires Pros […]

(Natural News) The hashtag #BareShelvesBiden became trending as more reports of empty grocery stores emerged on social media. Despite the Biden administration’s commitment to solving these issues late last year, it seems that the problem has only made a turn for the worse. President Joe Biden announced in December 2021 that his administration had addressed […]

(Natural News) Experts have warned that the global supply chain crisis could last another two years if world leaders do not act immediately. Although there are signs around the world that some bottlenecks in the supply chain are easing up, economists pointed out that the resurgence of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) – especially in highly vaccinated countries […]

(Natural News) Supply chain issues, primarily the heavy congestion at California’s ports, might prevent children all over the country from receiving new toys this Christmas. The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have been dealing with unresolved issues for months now. More than 100 ships remain anchored at the ports despite recent actions made by […]

(Natural News) A new directive from California Governor Gavin Newsom will temporarily allow trucks to carry slightly heavier loads as part of the effort to ease supply chain congestion in the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. The pair of ports normally handles around 40 percent of the country’s seabound shipping. This year, they […]

(Natural News) The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) announced on Wednesday, November 17, that it will issue temporary permits that will allow trucks to carry heavier import loads. The state government hopes this change can help resolve the state’s port congestion crisis. However, experts believe it is unlikely to produce the intended reductions in the huge cargo container […]

(Natural News) The heavy congestion at California’s ports is severely affecting many of the state’s farmers, forcing them to reroute their goods out of state just to get them delivered. As many American consumers are rightly concerned about the cost of everyday goods such as foods and the gifts they will be buying for the […]