The global economy has gone through an awful lot of changes over the past several years, which is nothing new. We’ve all been pointing fingers at...
The Geopolitical Impacts on the Global Supply Chain
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Advancements in Supply Chain Visibility
Early return dates (ERDs) can give anyone the chills. For example, imagine you just successfully finished a grueling negotiation to deliver a large...
Neon Shortage Poses New Challenges for Consumers and Global Supply Chain in the Wake of the Ukraine-Russia War
Early return dates (ERDs) can give anyone the chills. For example, imagine you just successfully finished a grueling negotiation to deliver a large...
Let’s Talk About Fuel Surcharges
Fuel surcharges can add up quickly, regardless of your shipping method. Aimed at offsetting fluctuating oil prices, fuel charges can become a thorn...
Where Have All the Truckers Gone?
Everything in your home, on the shelves of your stores, and in your warehouse spent at least some time on a truck. For years we were warned that if...
Beyond Right Now: What China’s COVID-19 Lockdown Might Mean for Ocean Exports in 2022
Most people know the saying about the butterfly that flapped its wings in the Amazon which led to a hurricane on the other side of the world....
4 Takeaways from Alan Baer’s Chat on Coffeebreak Logistics
Last week, OL President, Alan Baer, spoke on everything from the future of the supply chain to what makes OL "local around the world" when he...
China Electricity Shortage
China Power Situation Dear Friends, Power Rationing is now underway in China, with production capabilities down by 40%!Factories in at least ten...
Town Hall Recap: Pandemic’s Impact, Changing Company Culture and Book Donations?
Town Hall Recap: The Case of the Traveling OL USA Library At a Town Hall meeting last month, OL USA President Alan Baer spoke about the pandemic’s...
Customer Advisory – Port of LA/LGB Institute Emergency Fees to combat Congestion
Customer Advisory: Emergency Fee at the ports of LA and Long BeachTerminal congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have reached...
Dwell Time Grows, US Port Congestion Continues
Congestion at US ports Continues Los Angeles/Long Beach terminal operators have tempered hopes for 24/7 operations to mitigate congestion, claiming...
OL USA recognized among 100 top supply chain projects for 2020
Blume Global, a leader in global logistics and digital supply chain solutions, today announced the company has been selected as a recipient of an SDCE 100 Award for 2020 by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. This award recognizes Blume Global’s work with global freight logistics provider OL USA to design and implement OL MOVE, a comprehensive dashboard providing end-to-end visibility and increased business efficiency for OL USA customers.
