Constellation Brands Faces Beer Shortage Amid Brown Glass Supply Crisis

Constellation Brands Faces Beer Shortage Amid Brown Glass Supply Crisis

Constellation Brands faces a brown glass shortage, impacting inventory of imported beers like Pacifico. Despite ongoing supply chain challenges and inflationary pressures, the company is actively addressing these issues through joint ventures, capacity expansion, and localization strategies. These efforts aim to maintain growth momentum within its beer business, mitigating the impact of the glass shortage and broader economic headwinds. The company remains focused on optimizing its supply chain and adapting to the evolving market landscape to ensure consistent product availability.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Los Angeles Port Thrives As Long Beach Struggles Amid Trade Shifts

Los Angeles Port Thrives As Long Beach Struggles Amid Trade Shifts

The Port of Los Angeles saw a 3% increase in throughput in August, its first growth in 13 months, driven by rising imports and exports. Conversely, the Port of Long Beach experienced a 15.4% decrease, returning to pre-pandemic levels, influenced by warehouse inventories and shifting consumer spending habits. Facing economic headwinds and inventory surpluses, the Port of Los Angeles achieved growth through its geographical advantages and operational strategies. Sustaining competitiveness will be crucial for the port in the future.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Fleet Management Guide Addresses Safety and Efficiency Challenges

Fleet Management Guide Addresses Safety and Efficiency Challenges

Solera introduces a fleet operations guide designed to help fleet managers navigate challenges such as driver shortages, accident risks, and fluctuating fuel prices. The guide covers key areas including video safety programs, driver skill enhancement, and operational efficiency optimization. It provides practical strategies and techniques to help fleets improve safety levels and operational efficiency. By focusing on proactive measures and data-driven insights, the guide empowers fleet managers to create a safer and more cost-effective environment for their drivers and their business.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Airline Travel Codes Grow More Complex Amid Industry Shifts

Airline Travel Codes Grow More Complex Amid Industry Shifts

Airline travel codes are becoming increasingly complex. This paper explores the evolution and challenges of Passenger Name Records (PNR), flight numbers, and coding systems within the context of multimodal transportation. It analyzes strategies the aviation industry employs to address code complexity, including standardization, technological innovation, passenger education, and forward-looking planning. The aim is to build a more efficient and convenient travel ecosystem. The paper highlights the need for continuous adaptation to ensure seamless travel experiences in an increasingly interconnected world.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Canadian West Coast Port Workers Strike Again Disrupting Supply Chains

Canadian West Coast Port Workers Strike Again Disrupting Supply Chains

Canadian West Coast ports are facing a potential strike, threatening to severely disrupt supply chains and impact global trade. The situation calls for strengthened dialogue between parties to avoid work stoppages. Mitigation strategies include diversifying supply chains to reduce reliance on single points of failure and investing in infrastructure improvements to enhance port efficiency and resilience. A prolonged strike could have significant economic consequences, underscoring the importance of proactive measures to address the underlying labor dispute and ensure the smooth flow of goods.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Chinese Sellers Dominate Overseas Pet Cleaning Market

Chinese Sellers Dominate Overseas Pet Cleaning Market

The global pet cleaning and care market is booming, presenting excellent opportunities for Chinese sellers to go abroad. This article provides an in-depth analysis of market size and regional demands, revealing product selection strategies for Amazon and TikTok Shop. It details market access rules and key logistics considerations for the European and American markets, and answers frequently asked questions. This helps sellers accurately select products, operate in compliance, and seize growth dividends in the expanding global pet care market.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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IATA Addresses Aviations Safety Efficiency and Sustainability Challenges

IATA Addresses Aviations Safety Efficiency and Sustainability Challenges

IATA Consulting provides customized solutions for aviation industry challenges, covering safety, operational efficiency, compliance, and sustainability. Through expert consulting services, we help businesses improve safety performance, optimize operational processes, ensure regulatory compliance, embrace a green future, expand markets, and earn stakeholder trust, ultimately achieving sustainable development. We offer tailored strategies to enhance performance, reduce costs, and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. Our focus is on delivering tangible results that drive long-term success for our clients in the aviation sector.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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FMCSA Relaxes Trucker Hours Rules As Climate Challenges Grow

FMCSA Relaxes Trucker Hours Rules As Climate Challenges Grow

FMCSA relaxed HOS regulations for truck drivers in response to climate emergencies, but shortened the exemption period and scope, and increased reporting requirements. Logistics companies need to be flexible in adapting to the new rules. This adjustment aims to balance immediate relief during climate-related disruptions with the need for safety and accountability. The changes impact how logistics operations plan for and manage driver hours during emergencies, requiring proactive strategies and efficient communication to ensure compliance and minimize disruptions to supply chains.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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OAG Fleet Data Enhances Aviation Strategy Decisions

OAG Fleet Data Enhances Aviation Strategy Decisions

OAG Fleet Data delivers global commercial aviation fleet information, tracking crucial data like aircraft owners and operators, empowering informed decision-making within the aviation industry. Integrated with Snowflake, accessing this valuable data is now more convenient than ever. This integration allows for seamless analysis and utilization of fleet data for various applications, including market forecasting, operational planning, and competitive analysis. Users can leverage the power of Snowflake's platform to gain deeper insights into fleet trends and optimize their business strategies.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Global Manufacturing Faces Trade Friction Talent Gaps

Global Manufacturing Faces Trade Friction Talent Gaps

Manufacturing faces challenges like trade friction, talent shortages, and supply chain bottlenecks. Companies need to optimize logistics management through digital transformation, flexible supply chains, and lean logistics strategies to adapt to market changes, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance competitiveness. Data-driven smart logistics is a future trend, offering solutions for real-time visibility, predictive analytics, and automated processes to streamline operations and improve decision-making within the supply chain ecosystem, ultimately leading to more resilient and agile manufacturing businesses.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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