After a year of union walkouts and protests by truckers opposed to California labor law AB5, the Port of Oakland expects cargo volumes to rise this year and is focused on preparing for the next generation.
With supply chains accounting for the bulk of most organizations’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, ports will play an important role in meeting future emissions reduction targets. Ports are fast-paced environments that require enough power to support fleets of vehicles, cranes, container handlers and more, continuously moving heavy loads with minimal downtime.
Refrigerated foods and the many subcategories they represent were among the bright spots in 2022, as consumers sought more value for their dollar and continued to dine and entertain at home more often.
Consumer expectations for speed, coupled with labor challenges, have companies across the cold foods spectrum looking to automation to supercharge their supply chain.