Ongweoweh Gambles Big on Composite Pallet - Jul 27, 2012
Ongweoweh's latest big move is to place an order for $300 million of composite pallets and related tracking technology over the next five years from Axios Mobile Assets Corp. iGPS Seeks Loan Repayment from Company Founder: Amid a legal battle brewing between Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS) and the company’s founder and former CEO, Bob Moore, is a series of loans allegedly made to Moore by the company totaling almost $2 million. Officials Crack Down on Alleged Pallet Theft: Officials recently arrested multiple individuals in connection with stolen pallets in two separate operations on different sides of the country. Supply Chain Growth Offers Opportunities: With rapid growth in the supply chain industry expected to continue throughout the decade, now is a good time for companies to explore opportunities for growth that are available. Recycle Bits: Greystone Logistics reported record revenues and earnings for the corporate year ending May 31, 2012; Both CHEP and Loscam recently joined the Australian Logistics Council (ALC); Shiloh Produce Inc., a leading packer and shipper of onions, has extended its contract for shipping platform services with CHEP; Spara LLC. of Lexington, Ken. has acquired TriEnda, a custom thermoformer and plastic pallet manufacturer; A fire at an Ohio pallet company recently destroyed a production building and equipment.
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9BLOC Begins Marking Pallets, Launches Pallet User Outreach Program - Jul 20, 2012
9BLOC is starting to build its manufacturing base, which is a critical first step in launching the pool. At the same time, 9BLOC is rolling out a new marketing campaign to target pallet users. Carbon Neutral Pallet Program Released: CHEP has recently launched a pilot carbon neutral pallet program with Unilever in Spain. EPA Changing Logging Road Permit Requirements: Many in the forest products industry expressed both satisfaction and disappointment over two different announcements regarding the controversial Clean Water Act (CWA) permit requirements for logging roads.
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True Sustainability Goals: Analysis of Kimberly-Clark’s New Green Initiative - Jul 13, 2012
Going green is all the rage these days, especially when it is cloaked in the phrase, “Sustainability.” Major corporations want to talk about saving money and supply chain costs while reducing environmental impacts. But sometimes we don’t stop to analyze the assumptions that underline our decisions. Industry Loses Warrior in Bruce Scholnick: The pallet industry lost a significant leader this week. Bruce Scholnick, who has led the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) for 12 years, passed away at his home on July 9 from cancer. Supreme Court to Hear Forest Roads Case: Many in the forest products industry applauded the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal of the 2010 decision requiring National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for logging roads. Officials Crack Down on Pallet Theft Across Country: Officials recently arrested multiple individuals in connection with stolen pallets in two separate operations on different sides of the country. News Brief: Several new areas in Virginia have been added to the list of regulated areas for the emerald ash borer (EAB) by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). more...
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Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare Employer Mandate - Jul 6, 2012
Though most headlines about last week's Supreme Court decision on the Obama administration's healthcare reform focused on the individual mandate being upheld, a significant requirement for employers – the employer mandate - was also upheld. New container terminal planned for Panama Canal. Quarterly lumber trend graphs for five hardwood U.S. regions and one Western softwood, covering the past year. Upcoming auctions. more...
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ISPM-15 Certification Issues Arise for Recyclers - Jun 29, 2012
NWPCA urges ALSC to change its policies regarding recycling pallets. ALSC clarifies one area of concern and sticks to its guns on another. Repairing EPAL pallets without license not allowed, court rules. Electronic container transfer technology released by Canadian Pallet Council. Some manufacturing jobs that have been sent overseas to China are expected to be brought back to the United States. CHEP recently launched a pilot carbon neutral pallet program. Demand for truck transportation and warehousing services is expected to expand in the coming years. Drugs were hidden in hollowed-out wooden pallets used to transport foods from Guyana to Canada.
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Program Suspensions Point to Needed Disclosure Reforms in the U.S. HT Program - Jun 29, 2012
Publisher Soap Box: Eight companies are currently suspended from the ALSC program. Recent suspension of Memphis company highlights need for disclosure reforms. Drugs hidden in pallets. Lakeland Mills in British Columbia temporarily suspended operations at its planer mill. The emerald ash borer (EAB) quarantine has been expanded in Virginia. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its proposed National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. more...
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NWPCA Seeks Policy Clarification for Recycled Pallets - Jun 22, 2012
NWPCA urges ALSC to change its policies regarding recycling pallets. ALSC clarifies one area of concern and sticks to its guns on another. Bill Hanneman leaves his legacy at Viking. Delightful Quality Produce has signed a new multi-year contract with CHEP. A Michigan pallet company is planning to rebuild several months after it suffered losses from a fire. more...
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Logistics Report Identifies Opportunities and Challenges Ahead - Jun 15, 2012
Logistics experts have been warning for years about potential trucking capacity issues and it seems that conditions are starting to point to capacity concerns becoming a reality sooner rather than later in some areas of the country. Forest management and products help reduce carbon levels. New Executive Director named by Hardwood Federation. Bill would include forest products in Biobased Markets Program. The Canadian Pallet Council (CPC) recently announced its new executive committee and board of directors for 2012-2013. more...
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Federal Officials Finally Pull Trigger on New EAB Policy - Jun 8, 2012
After announcing a policy change in February 2012 and then delaying it to provide for more review, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has stated it will proceed with a new federal quarantine policy for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Brambles puts recall back on the shelf, seeks additional funding. Electronic container transfer technology released by Canadian Pallet Council. more...
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VA Tech Center Changes Name, Broadens Focus - Jun 1, 2012
As part of Virginia Tech’s strategy to launch a full packaging program with an emphasis on the unit load, the university has changed the name of the Center for Unit Load Design to the Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design (the Center). Properly secured pallets prevent accidents. Tax breaks for beetle-kill wood expanded. more...
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