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Peak produce season brings both excitement for consumers and challenges for shippers, especially with recent labor disputes and hurricanes shifting capacity in the market along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts. ???? Navigating seasonal surges—even when the market is stretched—demands strong carrier relationships to secure necessary equipment and planning. Discover how ITS leverages partnerships and proactive container management to stay ahead, even in stretched markets. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02SzJ2x0

That's a wrap on JOC.com Inland! It was a pleasure connecting with industry-leading shippers, partners, and colleagues to explore how we can collaborate to address 2025's supply chain challenges. Panel highlights from "The Growing Inland Network" hosted by William Cassidy of JOC.com and featuring ITS VP of Global Supply Chain, Paul Brashier, included strategies for getting freight closer to the end user in the Southwest and Southeast U.S. and how security, sustainability, and cost savings are fueling inland rail growth. We capped off the event with a barrel bus brewery tour around Chicago—cheers to insightful conversations and new connections! #logistics #supplychain transportation #inland24 #chicago #supplychainconference

Did you know? ???? As the official logistics partner of the University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack since 2002, ITS Logistics is proud to go the extra mile—delivering gear and equipment to every away game, ensuring the team is ready for action wherever they go! This winning shot of September's ITS Driver Photo Contest, taken by our driver Paul Rowse, captures the spirit of the Pack and ITS Logistics on the road in Minnesota. ???? We’re supporting the Wolf Pack again this Saturday, Oct. 5th, as they travel to take on San Jose State. Let’s go, Pack! ???? #GoPack #Nevada #football #wolfpack #logistics #communitypartner

A recent CNBC report notes East & Gulf Coast port strikes are causing widespread container diversions, leaving shippers with unexpected inland transportation costs. Paul Brashier, VP of Global Logistics at ITS, says, "With containers being dropped at alternate ports, some of our clients are seeing transport costs jump significantly due to the increased mileage and last-minute logistics scramble." ITS Logistics is leveraging our network to help clients navigate these disruptions and control costs with quick, adaptable trucking and intermodal solutions. ??Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02S2Q8_0 #supplychain #transportation #logistics #ILAstrike #containermanagement

??We were excited to attend the inaugural Nevada Lithium Summit 2024 earlier this week, a key event driving the future of Nevada's EV ecosystem put on by the Nevada Battery Coalition. Industry professionals, like ITS Logistics Sustainability Manager Lauren Miller, joined local, state, and federal leaders in Incline Village to explore Nevada's unique position and resources as we collaborate to drive sustainable innovation and shape the state's growing lithium supply chain. ITS Logistics is proud to continue our long-standing support of the Nevada Battery Coalition and its mission to establish Nevada as North America's leading lithium-ion battery ecosystem. #NevadaLithiumSummit #Sustainability #NevadaBatteryCoalition #communitypartner #sustainableinnovation #Nevada

?? The ILA port strike is disrupting supply chains from Maine to Texas, impacting shipments from bananas to cars. Paul Brashier, VP of Global Supply Chain at ITS Logistics, explains in The Washington Post that rising transportation costs will trickle down to consumers, adding inflationary pressure. “When you interrupt the unloading of ships, you interrupt the entirety of the flow,” Brashier emphasizes. "This strike is more than a temporary delay; it's a cost that will ripple across industries and ultimately hit store shelves." Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02RS_Wr0 #logistics #supplychain #transportation #news #ILAstrike

With ongoing East and Gulf Coast port labor strikes threatening to disrupt supply chains, it’s clear that the need for better collaboration and data sharing is more critical than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed these vulnerabilities, underscoring the importance of a resilient, integrated logistics network. That’s where the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) program steps in—a public-private partnership designed to build a more transparent and proactive supply chain. As a proud FLOW partner, ITS Logistics leverages real-time data through our proprietary platform, ContainerAI, to help shippers navigate disruptions, avoid costly delays, and keep goods moving.????? Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02RJ-PX0 #SupplyChain #Logistics #transportation #DOT #FLOW #Innovation #Intermodal #Drayage #ContainerManagement

?? October’s US Port/Rail Index reports a SEVERE impact on the East & Gulf coasts due to the ILA strike. While immediate disruptions may seem minor, significant challenges will arise once operations resume, including congestion, equipment shortages, and driver productivity drops. West Coast operations are also under pressure from diverted volumes. ?? Key challenges to watch: ? East & Gulf Coast ports face severe disruptions during and after the strike. ? Expect West Coast congestion from Red Sea diversions and strike-avoidance rerouting. ? Rail congestion on the West Coast due to increased IPI volumes. Shippers should prepare for major delays and add additional capacity to stay ahead of the congestion. Read the full report: https://hubs.li/Q02RKbxR0 #logistics #supplychain #transportation #news #ILAstrike

?? As East & Gulf Coast ports brace for a potential strike, Paul Brashier, VP of Global Supply Chain at ITS Logistics, shares with The Washington Post that this disruption could be more far-reaching than last year's West Coast labor issues. "No industry will be spared." The real impact? After the ports reopen, when pent-up demand surges. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02RxLzZ0 #logistics #supplychain #transportation #news #ILAstrike

?? As the clock ticks towards a potential strike across East and Gulf Coast ports, companies are racing to move billions in trade before the shutdown halts operations, CNBC reports. Paul Brashier, VP of Global Supply Chain at ITS, warns: “If shippers waited until Monday to bring on additional trucks... it may be too late," emphasizing that disruptions don't end when the strike does, comparing the fallout to post-COVID supply chain breakdowns. ??Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02RxjTR0 #logistics #supplychain #transportation #news #ILAstrike