Cindy Allen

Did you hear the recent news about the Charleston Leatherman terminal? The SC Ports and the International Longshoremen’s Association have agreed to reopen Leatherman Terminal. This move will significantly boost the Port of Charleston's capacity. - New operating agreement reached. - Ensures long-term stability and competitiveness. - Prioritizes job protection and a smooth transition. - Trained and experienced workforce across all terminals. - Ready to welcome USMX partners. - All obstacles to operations removed. This partnership will have an incredible economic impact on the region. #CharlestonPort #Charleston #SupplyChain #LeathermanTerminal #SCports

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The #USTR released additional instructions on how to file an exclusion request on the applicable machinery products from China classified under certain subheadings from Chapters 84 and 85. Check out our latest #ShapFlash to learn more: https://bit.ly/4fadqDH #compliance #tariffs #logistics #supplychain #Shapiro

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With no negotiations on the calendar, demands for a wage increase higher than the 32% won by West Coast dockworkers and significant concerns over automation, the risk of a strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast seaports at the end of September is a real one; but even the threat of a strike will have impacts long before the 30 September deadline arrives. Not only will importers and exporters need to put contingency plans into place but many will start pulling forward and shifting the routing of orders and this will be on top of accelerated orders that are seeking to get ahead of impending tariffs (whether actual or imagined) for certain products. This is also in addition to capacity challenges caused by the ongoing security threat in the Red Sea as Maersk's CEO recently updated the industry on here: https://lnkd.in/eGC__uaF. It's also worth keeping an eye on short term impacts on warehouse space demand (in certain regions) which, although recently falling off, is still tight by historical standards (more on this from Prologis is here: https://lnkd.in/e4czZ8jC). As ever, scenario planning and contingency plans are the watchwords. More of my thoughts on the impact of strikes is here: https://lnkd.in/ere8SD_X #supplychain #supplychainmanagement #supplychainrisk #supplychainriskmanagment Adebayo Adeleke Alan Amling Benjamin Gordon Daniel Stanton Gary S. Lynch Jason Miller Joe Carson Sunita Suryanarayan Jon W. Hansen Knut Alicke Marc Dragon Radu Palamariu Rob Handfield Sheri R. Hinish Stan Aronow Tom Raftery Wolfgang Lehmacher Margi Van Gogh Ted Stank Kathy Fulton Niall Murphy Rushit Shah Ryan Elliott William O'Donnell Eric Topp John McFall BSc MBA FCMI Ross Valentine

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Check out this free tool from the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee helping leaders evaluate country readiness as they reconfigure their networks. #gsci, #globalsupplychain, #mywayhighway

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📣 🚀 Exciting Webinar Alert! 🚀 📣 🔗 🔗 Join Patty Cannon from the Delaware Department of State & FTZ #99 and me tomorrow afternoon for an insightful 🤔 session hosted by the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) on "Spotting 🔭 Opportunities to Grow 💹 Your Zone & How to Keep Scope Realistic!" 🌟✨ 📅 Date: October 1, 2024 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT) In this engaging webinar, we'll dive deep into the vital aspects of expanding your U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) operations. Whether you're a seasoned Grantee or new to the FTZ landscape, this session promises to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive! 🌍📈 What You Can Expect: 💡 Valuable Insights: Learn how to effectively spot growth opportunities within your FTZ. We'll discuss market trends and best practices to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving trade environment. Understand the importance of maintaining a realistic scope for your Zone. This is crucial for ensuring sustainable growth and maximizing your FTZ's potential. 🤝 Network with Industry Experts: Connect with fellow FTZ professionals and experts. This is a fantastic opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and gain diverse perspectives that can enhance your operations. 🌐 Real-World Examples: We'll showcase successful strategies from FTZ #64 & FTZ #99, illustrating how innovative approaches can lead to significant growth and operational excellence. Why Attend? This webinar is more than just a presentation—it's an opportunity to empower yourself and your organization! By attending, you'll gain: Practical tools and strategies to implement immediately A deeper understanding of the FTZ landscape A chance to interact and collaborate with experts and peers 👉 Don’t miss out on this chance to boost your FTZ knowledge and connect with like-minded professionals! 💪🤓 📝 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ecm-BPe6 Let’s grow together! 🌱💼 Looking forward to seeing you there! 🎉 National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)

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We dismantle the #JonesAct at our peril. We’ve already sold our middle-class out to China, a historically bad economic move famously touted by the #CatoInstitute and other “free market originalists” and now we are utterly dependent on China’s manufacturing and shipping capacity. And they aren’t done. #supportjonesact #usmaritime #useconomy #defendoureconomy

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Supply Chain…Supply Chain..Supply Chain 🤔🤔 “The strike, the first by the union since 1977, is based not only wages but potential automation” https://lnkd.in/eEtkETmm

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