Today's Headlines

• White House 24/7 Port Plan Not Enough to Alleviate Supply Chain Gridlock: Truckers

  Friday October 15, 2021 | Business Conditions, COVID-19, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage

  More gate hours at U.S. ports is only one part of the solution to supply-chain bottlenecks, said trucking groups and industry observers in response to President Biden’s announcement that the Port of Los Angeles is to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Pre-Holiday Shipping Demand Will Further Test Supply Chain: Analysts

  Wednesday October 13, 2021 | Business Conditions, COVID-19, Infrastructure, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage

  The ‘peak’ shipping season is already underway as shoppers appear to have begun purchasing holiday gifts and other items earlier than usual, raising concerns over shipping delays and capacity and which has already strained international supply chains this year.

• US Vaccine Mandates Raises Supply Chain Bottleneck Fears

  Wednesday October 13, 2021 | Border & Customs, Business Conditions, COVID-19, Infrastructure, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, Operations & Safety

  Workers and industry groups across the transportation sector have begun to push back on the federal vaccine mandate, reports Bloomberg.

• Labour Market Update Shows Driver Shortage Can Impact Economic Recovery

  Wednesday October 13, 2021 | Labour/HR/Driver Shortage

  Trucking HR Canada released today a labour market information update, providing a current snapshot of truck driver employment in Canada.