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The Coronavirus Threatens U.S. Company Supply Chains - Practical Tips and Contract Considerations to Manage Risk

Karyn A. Booth, Brent Connor, Jason D. Tutrone, Scott E. Diamond

There are growing concerns that the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak will have a serious negative impact on the global economy. U.S. businesses that depend on Chinese suppliers may soon be facing product shortages and supply chain disruptions.... READ MORE

Six trends changing logistics in 2020

Kayla Matthews

Logistics plays a significant role in keeping the world economy moving. However, what keeps logistics moving? In 2020, we’re seeing new global pressures, opportunities in ecommerce markets and alliances coalescing around new technologies.
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Ocean carriers waste no time trying to recoup IMO 2020 costs

Michael Angell

Price swings in the largest market for marine fuel are filtering down the supply chain as major ocean carriers ask customers to cover costs for using low-sulfur fuel blends.
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FedEx’s LTL unit imposes `California compliance’ surcharge

Mark Solomon

FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload (LTL) unit of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX), has imposed a $7 per-shipment surcharge on all shipments moving to, from and within California, the parent company said. READ MORE

Q&A;: How coronavirus threatens container supply chains

Greg Miller

The coronavirus outbreak is intensifying, with almost 6,000 confirmed cases and over 130 deaths. Given its epicenter in China, the epidemic has the potential to significantly disrupt the trans-Pacific container supply chains of U.S. importers. READ MORE

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The Coronavirus Threatens U.S. Company Supply Chains - Practical Tips and Contract Considerations to Manage Risk

Six trends changing logistics in 2020

Ocean carriers waste no time trying to recoup IMO 2020 costs

FedEx’s LTL unit imposes `California compliance’ surcharge

Q&A;: How coronavirus threatens container supply chains

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