USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Louisiana Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, September 24, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Louisiana residents in eight parishes (Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, and Terrebonne) recovering from the impact of Hurricane Francine that began on September 11, 2024, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Lack of terminal handling charges emerges as a factor in ILA talks
Because carriers don’t assess terminal handling charges in the US, any wage increase maritime employers agree to in longshore contract negotiations comes directly out of their pockets.
Montreal dockworkers to take strike vote as contract talks continue
The union representing Montreal’s longshore workers is looking to ratchet up pressure on the port’s employers as the two sides are set to meet after a strike vote takes place.
Asia-US East Coast spot rates plummet amid strike threat cargo diversions
Front-loaded cargo has dried up ahead of potential labor disruption on the East and Gulf coasts, putting heavy pressure on container spot rates from Asia.
NY-NJ port stakeholders scrambling ahead of strike threat
Nearly 30 ships are bound for the Port of New York and New Jersey as marine terminals and ocean carriers prepare for a possible dockworker strike.
Caution: Bodybuilding Products Can Be Risky
Are all bodybuilding products safe to use? The FDA says no and explains why.
Southern California supply chain fluid despite surging import volumes
Despite record import volumes in August, marine terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are experiencing minimal congestion, with elevated rail container dwell times the only problem area.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Final Awards through Landmark Meat and Poultry Processing Investment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is awarding more than $35 million in grants to 15 independent meat processors in 12 states to increase processing capacity, spur competition to expand market opportunities for U.S. farmers and create jobs in rural areas.