disaster relief

Running on Ice: Big things coming in smaller pharma packages

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/running-on-ice-big-things-coming-in-smaller-pharma-packages

Government COVID disaster-related failures highlighted by Shipping Australia

By Shipping Australia

A wide range of government failures during the COVID disaster has been highlighted by Shipping Australia in its submission to the Senate Select Committee on Australia’s Disaster Resilience.

Set up in November 2022, the Select Committee is inquiring into Australia’s preparedness, response and recovery workforce models, and alternative models to disaster recovery.

Shipping Australia’s wide-ranging submission looks at many issues raised in the COVID disaster, and also...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/government-covid-disaster-related-failures-highlighted-by-shipping-australia/

No disaster relief for spot rates

Chart of the Week: National Trucking Index, Outbound Tender Reject Index – USA SONAR: NTI.USA, OTRI.USA

National truckload spot rates increased a marginal 1.5% over the past week, according to the National Truckload Index (NTI), as the first hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. this year hit the southwest coast of Florida. Similarly, national tender rejection rates seemed unaffected, indicating transportation managers have little to fear in terms of capacity availability on a national level. 

Na...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/no-disaster-relief-for-spot-rates

Loaded and Rolling: Hurricanes and FEMA freight; power-only grows in importance

Hurricanes and FEMA freight 
(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

Hurricane season can frequently — and unexpectedly — change the trucking dynamic. Part of this involves the positioning of equipment in anticipation for hauling FEMA freight. With the approach of Hurricane Ian, the yearly tradition of disaster relief supplies began anew. But understanding the extent of the impact FEMA loads will have on truckload markets and spot rates will take time, as declines in outbound tender rejection rates and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/loaded-and-rolling-hurricanes-and-fema-freight-power-only-grows-in-importance

Disaster relief nonprofits fighting supply shortfalls

Flatbed trailer with load of disaster relief supplies.

Some transportation-related disaster relief nonprofits have been struggling to meet their missions, laying blame on Mother Nature, inflation and to a lesser degree, COVID.

They’re trying to help communities rebuild after winter tornadoes. Meanwhile, severe storms this spring have been devastating communities as hurricane season fast approaches.

“I’m gathering stuff as we can, what we can find, and going from there,” Shelli Conaway, president of Trucks With Room to Spare, told FreightWaves.

Trucks...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/disaster-relief-nonprofits-fighting-supply-shortfalls

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

Louisiana ports push for federal aid following Hurricane Ida

Several south Louisiana ports have partnered to request federal assistance as a result of the impact of Hurricane Ida on their infrastructure, waterways and communities.

The ports of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Fourchon, Morgan City, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, South Louisiana and Terrebonne jointly submitted a request to President Joe Biden on Sept. 7, intending to ensure ports are included in bills for urgent funding from Congress.

“Our wharves are busy post-storm and trains are moving, but we...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/louisiana-ports-push-for-federal-aid-following-hurricane-ida

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