The recent UAW strike has had a significant impact on car manufacturers in the United States, causing disruptions in both inventory and supply chains. As thousands of UAW workers went on strike, production came to a halt. This resulted in shortages in inventory and...
By Neil Clavano ICAT Logistics Detroit Terminal Manager Anyone who ships industrial freight around the world as part of their daily business knows the past two years have been the most challenging period for cargo transport in many decades. Between clogged ports,...
ICAT Detroit Helps Shippers Feel Better It’s crunch time in China, where the government’s restrictive Covid-fighting actions are adding to global supply chain stress and disruptions. The world is watching and assessing the full impact of China’s campaign of forceful...
The convention and trade show industry is back on its feet, rebounding from a gut punch delivered by the global pandemic. As the industry returns to face-to-face gatherings, convention planners are shoulder-to-shoulder with logistics professionals in shaping a new...
We’ve all seen the reports about America’s snarled shipping ports. Hundreds of full container ships are at anchor off the coasts, unable to unload. Assembly lines sit idle, starved for parts. Store shelves are eerily empty, making consumers anxious about Christmas....
Success, it is said, happens when opportunity meets preparation. For manufacturing companies looking beyond China to other Pacific Rim nations for supply sourcing, ICAT Logistics DTW is well-prepared to assist in their success. We have spent more than a...
Much of the machinery shipped from one continent to another is heavy and complex. Too many industrial firms have found out the hard way that global transportation of high-value industrial equipment shouldn't be handled by just anybody. Things can get damaged, delayed,...
Deepening shortages of microchip production are rippling through the global supply chain, and are heavily hitting the RV industry. What you may not know is that this is not a new hurdle for the RV industry to overcome. Industry members have seen this shortage happen...
Although 2020 is behind us, challenges from the pandemic are still lingering in the auto industry. The latest struggle is that now a microchip shortage is forcing automakers to adjust production schedules and, in some cases, pause production once again. Keep reading...
Security Cargo Network (SCN) is a premier network where professionals and cargo meet, and ICAT Logistics is proud to be one of the oldest members in the network. Keep reading to find out what this means for you and your freight. We're well connected. SCN is a global...
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