The new IATA Guidance for Vaccine and Pharmaceutical Logistics and Distribution provides recommendations for governments and the logistics supply chain in preparation for what will be the largest and most complex global logistics operation ever undertaken. Keep Reading
Recommendations from the study include refining supply-chain risk-management approaches, mapping out detailed supply chains and developing standardized approaches to doing so, encouraging dual-sourcing from multiple or lower-risk regions, and more. Keep Reading
Los Angeles International Airport has become the leading destination in the United States for imports of N95 respirators, masks and similar personal protective equipment (PPE). Keep Reading
More than $220 million in discretionary grant funding will improve port facilities in 15 states and territories through the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Port Infrastructure Development Program. Keep Reading
You no doubt have seen the numerous television commercials touting the introduction of the next cellular technology: fifth generation wireless technology, more commonly called 5G. Keep Reading
The natural gas industry, with its large number of stakeholders and complex supply chain interactions, represents a great opportunity for end-to-end digitization with potential for significant cost savings and business opportunities. Keep Reading
Eight United Nations bodies have encouraged countries to realize more effective coordination and cooperation between transportation modes, and across borders. Keep Reading
Reshoring the defense supply chain may reduce national security risks, but a new report detailing a heavy dependency on goods and services from foreign countries like China shows reshoring may be easier said than done. Keep Reading
U.S. was unprepared for challenge of providing food to the country while trying to protect the health of workers. Keep Reading
A new rule from the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council prohibits agencies from buying products or services from companies which use Huawei, ZTE or other prohibited products from Chinese companies. Keep Reading
The importance of maritime transport in maintaining security of supply has been highlighted during the coronavirus pandemic, says Ville Haapasaari, CEO of the Port of Helsinki. Keep Reading
During COVID-19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will continue to utilize and implement additional alternative inspection tools and approaches while postponing domestic and foreign routine surveillance inspections. Keep Reading
Many seafarers on board ships (and personnel in the offshore industry) have been on enforced extended contracts during the COVID-19 pandemic, with restrictions on travel making it difficult for crew to leave ships and for new crew to join ships. Keep Reading
The accreditation body overseeing the Defense Department’s cybersecurity certification for prospective contractors is also authorized to provide certified companies with cybersecurity services, according to members of the group’s board of directors. Keep Reading
The Chairman and Ranking Member urged OMB to provide special consideration to small businesses and provide these firms with both a clear path toward compliance and a reasonable compliance time frame. Keep Reading
FEMA released guidance on how to best preserve PPE in your communities. Please review this guidance and be judicious in your requests for PPE and only request PPE after implementing strategies to optimize your current supply. Keep Reading
Efforts to date have focused on reducing the medical supply chain capacity gap to both satisfy and relieve demand pressure on medical supply capacity. Keep Reading
5G infrastructure "must be secure and reliable to maintain information security and address risks to critical infrastructure, public health and safety, and economic and national security." Keep Reading
Closing the gap between what the private sector is able to provide to healthcare end-users and what is needed for the fight against COVID-19 is a key priority for the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Keep Reading
China is building and supplying rail cars after outbidding the competition, bringing the potential for adversarial access. Keep Reading