american logistics aid network

ALAN mapping out long-term recovery efforts in LA

When disaster strikes, the immediate response often focuses on efforts such as providing food, water and shelter to those affected. However, long-term assistance is also vital. Behind the scenes, a critical piece of both the immediate and long-term recovery process is being orchestrated by a nonprofit organization: the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN).

ALAN has been quietly mobilizing supply chain and logistics expertise to support communities in the wake of catastrophic events for the past...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/alan-mapping-out-long-term-recovery-efforts-in-la

The Log Book: Convoy kicks off Supplier Diversity Month initiatives

The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: Convoy gives $50/load incentive in October to carrier partners that represent diversity in the workplace, Operation Lifesaver announces this year’s Champion award and ATA is honored for its disaster relief efforts.

Convoy celebrates supplier diversity

On Thursday, digital freight marketplace Convoy announced it will pay certified carriers an extra incentive on every load they haul in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-convoy-kicks-off-supplier-diversity-month-initiatives

FreightWaves Classics: ALAN’s transportation and logistics partners help those in need

A CFI tractor-trailer is loaded with relief supplies. (Photo: ALAN Facebook page)

Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana yesterday (August 30), and FreightWaves Classics profiled the United Cajun Navy. 

ALAN posts notices and requests like this on an ongoing basis.

Today, FreightWaves Classics profiles the American Logistics Aid Network, another organization that also helps those impacted by natural disasters. A quote from its website says it all: “When disaster strikes, few things are more important than good logistics. In fact, it’s often the key differentiator between...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-classics-alan-unites-transportation-and-logistics-to-help-those-in-need

Hurricane Ida update: oil markets open higher; ALAN gives guidance

Oil markets opened higher in Sunday evening trading on the back of what appears to be almost a complete shutdown of oil production and refining in the Gulf of Mexico and the Louisiana area affected heavily by Hurricane Ida.

Meanwhile, the head of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), the organization that works with the private sector to help coordinate logistics aid into areas affected by storms and other disasters, sent out guidance mid-Sunday afternoon on how providers of supply chain...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/sunday-evening-ida-update-oil-markets-open-higher-alan-gives-guidance

Maersk’s rainbow containers deliver post-hurricane aid

Maersk’s two new rainbow-colored containers delivered more than 36,000 pounds of bottled water, nonperishable food and emergency supplies collected for distribution to people affected by Hurricane Laura in the Lake Charles, Louisiana, area.

Maersk said the Pride containers reflect the company’s dedication to diversity and inclusion. In addition to the use of the containers, Maersk and APM Terminals donated all services connected with the relief effort, including collection, consolidation and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/maersks-rainbow-containers-deliver-post-hurricane-aid

Rail service still hampered, but truck stops, roadways reopened following Hurricane Laura

I-10 Hurricane Laura damage

The remnants of Hurricane Laura continued to move toward the Atlantic Ocean, but they remain a potential disruption to freight activities along the way. And, the cleanup and recovery in Louisiana and Texas is ongoing and could take weeks.

Forecasters for the National Hurricane Center, in their final update on Laura Saturday morning, said the storm was moving east and is now a post-tropical cyclone. Heavy rain and flash flooding threats remain, but are diminishing, the NHC said. At 5 am ET, Laura...

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Truck stops close shop ahead of Hurricane Laura

Truck stops along the U.S. Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana are preparing for a potentially devastating hurricane by closing locations ahead of the storm.

“Love’s is monitoring the latest developments as Hurricane Laura nears landfall in the Gulf Coast area,” Love’s Travel Stops posted in a bulletin issued at 12:15 pm EDT.

“We are taking precautions and increasing fuel and food deliveries today to stay stocked as people are evacuating. Our store and support teams are prepared to serve Customers...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/truck-stops-close-shop-ahead-of-hurricane-laura

FourKites gives logistics aid organization a communications boost

Supply chain visibility platform FourKites has partnered with the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) to accelerate the voluntary transport and delivery of vital goods to emergency hot spots as they occur throughout the country.

In 2005, after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and other Gulf Coast communities, ALAN launched as a means to connect disaster relief organizations and other nonprofits with transportation services providers willing to move life-sustaining supplies to disaster...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/fourkites-gives-logistics-aid-organization-a-communications-boost