heat wave

Choosing the right temp-controlled partner can provide profit boost

On-time performance is one of the most important metrics in the transportation industry. When shipments arrive late, companies lose money and jeopardize important partnerships. When it comes to temperature-controlled shipments, however, the stakes are even higher.

“Temperature-controlled is a completely different beast. It is over 100 degrees in the Southeast. Customers want to make sure there are no fluctuations in temperature,” said Frank Hurst, executive vice president of LTL at Echo Global...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/choosing-the-right-temp-controlled-partner-can-provide-profit-boost

California asks shipping lines to avoid shore power during brutal heat wave

A view of a large cargo ship at the dock, looking straight on from the bow. with Matson containers stacked on the dock to the side on a bright day.

In an ironic twist, California officials are encouraging ocean-going vessels not to plug into shore power for several days to reduce demand on the electric grid during a record heat wave and instead use dirtier energy sources for power at berth because the electric infrastructure installed to cut pollution, including climate-warming greenhouse gasses, is now under threat.

Gov. Gavin Newsome on Friday afternoon issued a new emergency proclamation aimed at preserving power capacity that gives...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/california-asks-shipping-lines-to-avoid-shore-power-during-brutal-heat-wave

Brutal Heatwave Shuts Down Many Cities As Temperature Hits 46C

A record-breaking heatwave has scorched the US west, the latest in a string of extreme temperature events putting communities on high alert for heat-related illness and death as temperatures are expected to spike higher through the holiday weekend, reports The Guardian.

Scorching heat

More than 50 million Americans live in areas now under excessive heat watches, warnings and advisories. Temperatures are expected to hit 115F (46C) in the coming days across parts of southern California, Sacramento...

https://mfame.guru/brutal-heatwave-shuts-down-many-cities-as-temperature-hits-46c/

First COVID, Now A Heat Wave: Latest Threats To China Supply Chain

COVID-19 lockdowns in China threw a wrench into global supply chains earlier this year, causing shipping and production delays worldwide, and hindering economic growth.

Now, the country is facing another major threat—and this one could be even worse for the economy, reports Fortune.

Worst heat wave

China has been coping with its worst heat wave in 60 years this month, with temperatures in several provinces routinely reaching 40°C (104°F). But one key province is experiencing the worst financial...

https://mfame.guru/first-covid-now-a-heat-wave-latest-threats-to-china-supply-chain/

Spring heat wave coming to Southern California

Trucks on a California highway with bright sun on the horizon.

For the second time this year, Southern California will bake in unseasonably warm weather over the next few days.

During the second week in February, places like San Diego, Los Angeles and spots in between set record highs ranging from 80 to 93 degrees. This helped spark a brush fire and subsequent evacuation in Laguna Beach. Mother Nature will kick it up a notch for this next round of heat.

The National Weather Service is forecasting highs in the mid-90s to 103 degrees Wednesday, Thursday and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/spring-heat-wave-coming-to-southern-california

Winter heat wave still scorching Southern California

A winter heat wave that began Wednesday will continue to scorch Southern California through Super Bowl weekend.

Daily record highs were set in several places Wednesday and Thursday in the Los Angeles and San Diego metropolitan area. These included Santa Ana, Oceanside, Vista, Burbank and Escondido, where highs hit the upper 80s and lower 90s. Other spots had record highs in the lower to mid-80s. These highs range from 15 to 25 degrees above normal for early to mid-February.

Similar temperatures...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/winter-heat-wave-still-scorching-southern-california

Winter heat wave to scorch Southern California

An unusual winter heat wave will hit truckers in Southern California the rest of the week.

A strong ridge of high pressure, plus persistent dry offshore winds, will allow afternoon highs to reach the 80s to 90 degrees in parts of the Los Angeles and San Diego areas. This is 15 to 25 degrees above normal for early to mid-February, flirting with record highs.

⚠ HEAT ADVISORY now in effect from Wed morning through Sun afternoon. Highs will reach 85-90 degrees each day: 15-20 degrees above normal!...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/winter-heat-wave-to-scorch-southern-california

A look back: 6 impactful weather events in 2021 transportation

2021 has been a year full of unforgettable weather, from a deadly record cold snap to major hurricane damage and a crop-killing heat wave. These are among the events, in no particular order, that had the most impact on North American transportation, trucking and supply chains.

Deep South deep freeze

A deadly February deep freeze that enveloped the central and southern U.S. became the nation’s first billion-dollar weather disaster on record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/a-look-back-6-impactful-weather-events-in-2021-transportation

How ‘killer’ summer heat stole the Christmas tree supply

Extreme summer heat did a number on Christmas tree farms in the Pacific Northwest, limiting the supply from areas hit by triple-digit record temperatures. With the holidays fast approaching, the impact is being felt across the country.

Oregon produces roughly a third of the nation’s Christmas tree supply, according to the latest Census of Agriculture published in 2017. The National Christmas Tree Association, which represents hundreds of tree farms and other affiliated businesses, lists Oregon...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-killer-summer-heat-stole-the-christmas-tree-supply

Long view: Preparing logistically for extreme weather

Tractor-trailers in areas damaged by Hurricane Laura.

The COVID-19 pandemic provided a glimpse into how supply chain disruptions can bring the world to its knees, but the global business community is facing another big threat — extreme weather.

Related: Logistics groups ready to help during potentially busy hurricane season

Just ask Apple, which is experiencing production disruption after severe flooding last month tore through its iPhone manufacturing site in Zhengzhou, China.

From record heat waves in the Pacific Northwest to deadly flooding in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/long-view-preparing-logistically-for-extreme-weather

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