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Shanghai lockdown causing cargo backlog ripples throughout China

April 14, 2022 -

According to reports, freight is having to be rerouted around Shanghai due to the extended lockdown, resulting in higher costs and greater difficulties getting cargo from point A to point B.

Cargo facilities in other Chinese cities that are having to accommodate the changes are fast becoming overloaded, which is causing a ripple effect throughout the logistics sector.

According to American Shipper (Freight Waves), the supply chain problems that have developed throughout ...

Truckers voice frustration with cargo vessel backlog at West Coast ports as supply chain disruptions worsen

October 13, 2021 - backlogs. Other drivers meanwhile point to dock help not keeping up with demand – with Oscar Ovalle among them.

"Last night, I was there from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. They kicked me out because they leave at 3 a.m.," says Ovalle. He points out the dock help's refusal to alleviate the situation. Ovalle says: "There's one crane for 60 trucks and it's ridiculous! They have two other cranes sitting."Port authorities test new programs to help with backlog

Given ...

Court room backlog: Pandemic-driven lawsuits continue piling up for custody battles, job losses, domestic disputes, unjustified COVID vaccine mandates

August 24, 2022 -

US states filing the most pandemic-related lawsuits include New York, California, Florida, Texas and New Jersey. A large percentage of those claims are civil lawsuits having to do with stay-at-home orders, group-gathering bans and forced business closures, all of which did NOTHING to prevent disease spreading or "flatten the curve" for the lab-created Fauci Flu. All of those people should win their cases based on the fraud and misinformation spread and mandated by the CDC and ...

Efforts to keep ports open 24-7 to reduce cargo ship backlog aren’t going to work because insane trucking regulations in Dem-controlled California are keeping trucks off the road

October 20, 2021 -

The Biden regime is particularly concerned with getting ports in California back on track because the bulk of the nation's imports come into facilities in the Golden State. As such, the claimed president, Joe Biden, announced last week a few measures that he thinks will help, like Port of Los Angeles moving to a 24/7 work schedule.

Only, none of these measures are going to work and it's thanks to the left-wing environmental and regulatory insanity imposed over years ...

Port of Long Beach still not operating 24/7, despite Biden’s promise

February 14, 2022 - backlog. He added that the port has joined forces with a technology firm to create what he termed a “supply chain information highway” that will make it easier to track cargo across various modes of transportation.

Port backlogs persist

The port started this year with its busiest January ever recorded, with dock workers and terminal operators moving 4.8 percent more than last January, which also set a record. The port attributes its strong start to the ...

Small businesses unable to cope with increased prices caused by port congestion

October 31, 2021 - backlog problems at California ports

Despite the expanded operating hours in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the backlog of cargo ships waiting to dock and offload their shipping containers has still reached an all-time high.

On Tuesday, reports indicated that more than 100 ships were waiting outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. This massive backlog has resulted in dozens of ships idling in the waters outside these ports for ...

EPA retaliated against employees who raised concerns about deadly chemicals being commercially approved

October 23, 2024 - backlog that has been steadily growing over time. Political pressure is mounting to eliminate that backlog by any means, but some EPA employees have a problem with how "intense" that pressure is.

Whenever someone at the EPA disagrees with or delays the resolution of backlogged assessments, he or she is labeled as "problematic" by management, according to an unnamed individual who spoke with the IG's office. Others confirmed that the pressure to ...

More last-minute shoppers are heading to local shops as supply chain problems continue

December 22, 2021 - backlog could last until the middle of next year. In October, a backlog of 157 shops in Los Angeles set a new record.

The backlog and supply chain problems come at a time when inflation is soaring. In November, Americans paid more for nearly every type of good and expense, from groceries and gas to cars. The consumer price index, meanwhile, rose 6.8 percent last month over a year ago, according to a report that was released recently by the Labor ...

Shipping companies at LA and Long Beach ports will be fined if containers stay in marine terminals too long

November 01, 2021 - backlog of ships off the coast, the authorities must act immediately to facilitate the timely removal of containers from marine terminals. Doing so will make room for the containers stuck on ships at anchor.Shortages and disruptions will take longer to solve

The new policy was developed in collaboration with the Biden-Harris Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force, the Department of Transportation and several supply chain stakeholders.

Despite President Joe ...

Biden considers activating National Guard to assist with worsening supply chain crisis

October 25, 2021 -

Biden recently gave a speech assuring Americans that he will implement measures to help soften the blow of the supply chain crisis. On Tuesday, Oct. 19, the number of vessels backed up off the coast of southern California hit record highs.

To put it in perspective, a single container ship can hold thousands of shipping containers, which means that the U.S. is talking about a backlog that could take many months to work through. Despite Biden's attempts to improve ...

Survival essentials: Prep now before shortages get worse due to the supply chain crisis

October 14, 2021 -

To prepare your family for possible food shortages, stock up supplies now before the stores run out of items you may need in your survival stockpile. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com)Global shipping issues likely to persist, warns port authority

Griff Lynch, executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority, says almost 80,000 shipping containers are stacked and the backlog of containers is 50 percent more than usual at their port as of Oct. 10.

These shipping ...

Steve Kirsch: COVID-19 vaccines have killed at least 150,000 Americans – Brighteon.TV

December 08, 2021 - backlog of cases that VAERS has yet to recognize involving COVID-19 vaccine injuries and deaths.

The efforts of researchers like Adams and Kirsch to tally the number of vaccine deaths are also being actively blocked by hospital administrators and executives, who are ordering their staff to not to report adverse reactions or deaths due to the COVID-19 vaccines.

"There is a backlog of data entry at the HHS [Department of Health and Human Services] ...

U.S. tightens work permit rules for refugees and asylees amid security concerns

December 08, 2025 - backlog in immigration courts. First hearings are often delayed for years, allowing applicants to remain legally in the U.S. with work permits (I-765) while awaiting adjudication.

Experts note that the system's inefficiencies have long permitted high approval rates—currently between 77% and 80%—despite concerns about transnational crime.

"Even if someone is affiliated with groups like MS-13, denial isn't always an option due to confidentiality constraints," ...

Gestapo tactics: Obama's IRS also targets family members of his political enemies, including Bristol Palin

August 30, 2015 - Gestapo tactics: Obama's IRS also targets family members of his political enemies, including Bristol Palin

Sunday, August 30, 2015 by: J. D. HeyesTags: Lois Lerner, IRS, Gestapo

Obvious backlog of conservative tax-exempt groups

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British government may require illegal migrants to wear electronic tags as immigration detention centers run out of space

September 01, 2023 -

According to the recent figures from the Home Office, the surge in the asylum backlog surpassed 175,000 for the first time. The backlog has grown by 44 percent over the past year, driven largely by migrants arriving via the English Channel and filing asylum claims upon arrival.

As a response to the growing issue of illegal migrants, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak led the "Stop the Boats" over a year ago. It was passed under the Illegal Migration Act to ...

New problem adding to national supply chain woes: Getting spare parts for tractor-trailer rigs that break down

October 28, 2021 - backlogs [sic]. 

"This is the most difficult supply-chain environment that I have ever seen," AutoZone Inc. CEO  William Rhodes noted in an earnings call last month. He went on to say that the parts franchise is currently operating at "the lowest level of in-stock that I can ever remember."

The owner of Valley Automotive Repair and Electric in Covington, Wash., Bryan Kelley, said he had to wait months for auto parts for his suburban Seattle shop. He noted ...

Thousands of desperate Americans line up at food banks as coronavirus unemployment toll skyrockets

May 04, 2020 -

By early April, over 16.8 million Americans had filed for unemployment benefits – a number so large and unprecedented that labor departments nationwide have been completely overwhelmed, creating a massive backlog of applications.

This backlog, in turn, has meant that millions have been left stranded without any source of income for many weeks. And since most Americans live paycheck to paycheck, this has ultimately left a huge number of people without the ...

Boeing’s China dilemma strikes at heart of trade and security crises

April 25, 2025 - backlog, threaten U.S. manufacturing

The suspension of deliveries to China jeopardizes a critical revenue stream for Boeing, which derives 10% of its commercial aircraft backlog from Chinese customers. Ortberg told CNBC’s "Squawk on the Street" that Boeing aims to “remarket” jets initially marked for Chinese airlines, including diverting 737 Max planes to Indian carriers like Air India. However, concerns linger over whether new buyers can absorb the excess inventory ...

ICE detentions soar to highest level since 2019 as Trump administration tightens immigration policies

March 09, 2025 - backlog of 3.7 million immigration cases in the U.S. court system. This backlog means that many detained migrants could face months or even years of waiting before their deportation proceedings are resolved. Migrants with criminal charges, in particular, cannot be immediately deported and must first complete their legal proceedings.

The operational strain on federal detention centers is another concern. With many facilities reaching capacity, the question ...

Food banks struggle amid supply chain crisis in the US

November 02, 2021 - backlog. (Related: Supply chain issues, soaring food prices wreak havoc on US economy #EmptyShelvesJoe.)

Because food banks are receiving fewer supplies, volunteers may resort to food swapping for the upcoming holidays. They might use fresh potatoes instead of canned potatoes, explained Hill.

According to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank staff members, they might have to deal with the shortages up until Christmas. In the meantime, they plan on buying more ...