Shippers used the public forum to air grievances about an industry structure that they say gives railroads the power to boost prices and pad their profit even as service suffers.

The STB says that disruptions in UP’s service levels have a significant detrimental impact on the supply chain and the nation’s economy.

Biden said it was the right thing to do to save jobs, to protect millions of working families, and to keep supply chains stable around the holidays,

The House passed two separate bills November 30 — one to codify the tentative contract agreement, and a second to add seven paid sick days to the contract.

By understanding how drayage fits into the larger supply chain, shippers can take a more comprehensive approach and get ahead of problems like equipment shortages and bottlenecks.

Though a majority of the dozen unions have supported the agreement, four have voted against it and were prepped to strike come December.

The strike looms after long-running negotiations reached an impasse and both sides agreed to a cooling-off period that ends December 9.

Roambee Corp. was a finalist in the 2022 Supply Chain Innovator of the Year Award competition sponsored by SupplyChainBrain and CSCMP.

A no-vote by the two largest rail unions on November 20 could lead to a crippling rail walkout in early December unless Congress steps in.

Although consumers are spending approximately 8% more on retail than last year, real retail sales — adjusted for inflation — are 1% lower year-over-year.