Supply-Chain Logjams: Pacific Mariners Weigh In

Supply-Chain Logjams: Pacific Mariners Weigh In

“The terminal and vessel backlogs that occurred in San Pedro between July 2020 and August 2021 were the result of a cumulative collapse of the entire logistics supply chain.” The above statement is the conclusion of a report to the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) by Martin Associates, a consulting company that in October, presented a deep-dive analysis into the Los Angeles and Long Beach container and logistics problems. The federal government has been trying to zero-in on a quagmire that not only threatened Christmas, but presents serious economic and inflationary issues. One major effort started in September when the U.S.…
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