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Award-winning Author, Senior Editor of Guests and Global Logistics Reporter for CNBC. Trade Columnist for FreightWaves

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3 years
Doesn't matter if you are a consumer or investor- you need to know why this latest trade event is so important. My latest @cnbc piece. Suez Canal blockage is delaying an estimated $400 million an hour in goods
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" @realDonaldTrump won't release his taxes which is unprecedented." @tedcruz @SquawkCNBC @CNBC
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8 years
I guess the Russian Winters are getting to him- From exile, Snowden requests a presidential pardon via @usatoday
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6 years
Have you ever thought of coming to Haunted Ringwood Manor in Ringwood, NJ ⁦ @Zak_Bagans ⁩ ? It has a cool spooky history. It’s the state's largest historic site and home to some particularly creepy tales.
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10 years
Declan's eyes lit up when @camphalfblood "PercyJackson's Greek Gods" arrived. #PercyJackson http://t.co/9kcYVVrPdW
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BREAKING NEWS @Regeneron tells @megtirrell @cnbc aims for COVID-19 drug trials by early summer. Meg- they have ability to ramp up production. They have identified antibodies that neutralize the virus. They identifying the best ones #coronavirus
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This makes me so sad. Laura inspired me to be an author and to be fearless. She grew up in the 1800’s. This is history—-Laura Ingalls Wilder’s name stripped from children’s book award over ‘Little House’ depictions of Native Americans
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5 years
BREAKING TRADE DATA: Containers Don't lie- Port of LA sees a 19.1% decrease in Chinese imports and U.S. Exports declined 19.3% to 140,332 TEUs, the 12th consecutive monthly decline of exports. Port reporting 25% fewer ship calls. This is the reality of trade. #TradeWar
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Breaking port news- @portoflongbeach confirms only one terminal will remain 24/7 as of now. Still in process of expanding other terminals. Important to remember EVERY single facet of the supply chain needs to be on board w/ this! You need manpower & equipment. No easy fix @cnbc
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3 years
Current vessel pileup in #suezcanal per @MarineTraffic Upper - 78 Middle - 18 Lower - 90 Back up to Oman/Yemen border Also the fancy u-turn of the HHM Rotterdam
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Abby, my 13 yr old saw the news & wanted to send her rendition of @camphalfblood “The Tree on the Hill” to Laura Benanti. Abby was supposed to go to Broadway for her 14th birthday in March but that will have to wait. @LauraBenanti this one is for you! #sunshinesongs
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3 years
MSC tells me, they are investigating the fake notice on the cancellation of Global Bookings. I asked them if their system was compromised b/c how can clients be receiving that email. No comment as of yet b/c the investigation is ongoing.
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2 years
Breaking trade data- just hours after @Maersk revised its ‘22 outlook @DrewryShipping gave its outlook on shipping and trade. Expect the high prices, carrier profits, and congestion to continue. #trade #china @FreightAlley @TimothyDooner @XenetaSand @cnbc
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2 years
MORE #SHANGHAI CONGESTION DATA!! @VesselsValue containers don’t lie- do not believe the rhetoric out of #China that ports are operating normally @XenetaSand @MikeCalia @FreightAlley @TimothyDooner
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10 years
Growing #PatriotsNation 20 year anniversary! @Patriots #bobkraft talking about the franchise success on @SquawkCNBC http://t.co/oQWYxcdvrr
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TRADE ALERT- all Maersk vessels due to transit the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden will be diverted south around the Cape of Good Hope for the foreseeable future. #redsea
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3 years
Breaking news on Biden Supply Chain Plan. Ocean Carriers @PortofLA @portoflongbeach “Stakeholders” @HapagLloydAG were NOT asked by the Biden administration to participate in these discussions. Full statement below #Trade #Containers @CNBC
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Breaking Port news @PortofLA tells me “Not one marine terminal will go 24/7 tomorrow. This a process to work the details of expanded hours leading to around the clock work in the private sector. Seroka will be meeting w/industry associates tmrw on this. No ETA as of today.” @cnbc
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5 years
Thank you so much for having me and for the amazing conversation! #tradewar
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5 years
When you look at trade as a % of GDP, the E.U. tops China. Specialty food tariffs are on & US awaits retaliation. Last round of tit for tat hit Whiskey, @harleydavidson & others. Containers don't lie to understanding trade war impact. @SpecialityFood
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3 years
BREAKING TRADE NEWS- Ocean Shipping Reform Act passed by a vote of 364 to 60. Aimed at stopping the ocean carriers from refusing to load U.S. agricultural and other goods for exports to Asia and around the globe. I was the first to quantify the loss on @CNBC #trade (1/2)
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3 years
Excited to talk trade and logistics impact on holiday speciality retail with @FrankCNBC on @CNBCWEX at 5:20amET #trade #china #spirithalloween
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2 years
BREAKING RAILROAD NEWS-Two of the largest train unions tell me the quality of life must be addressed in the contract or NO ratification. Exclusive: A potential railroad worker strike could cost the U.S. economy $2B everyday #Railroadstrike #railroad
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1 year
DEVELOPING- THE ILWU JUST RELEASED THEIR STATEMENT ON THE CLOSURE OF THE PORT OF SEATTLE. My CNBC article has been updated to reflect the changes please see below on what the ILWU has to say. #trade #ilwu
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2 years
BREAKING RR LABOR DEAL DETAILS! Spoke with the spokes person for the labor union. For the first time the railroads are addressing their attendance policies and the quality of life of workers are going to be addressed. Discuss a precedent for future negotiations. #rail #railroad
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2 years
Breaking news- A tentative railroad agreement has been reached. Now the railroad workers have to vote on it #railroad #rail
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Lori Ann LaRocco
3 years
Diverting of vessels has begun. Just like @BIMCO_PS said on @CNBCWEX "Everyone is making contingency plans as we speak." #suezcanel
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3 years
TRADE ALERT- My latest column details the ugly reality of US trade] and supply chain Data from @freightpipes and Shifl. Don’t be fooled — the supply chain is not getting better via @freightwaves #trade #china #logistics
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Lori Ann LaRocco
3 years
BREAKING PORT NEWS- @PortofLA @PORTOFLONGBEACH to charge Ocean Carriers Daily Fee for Containers that linger on terminals. Starting Nov. 1 ports will charge $100 per container per day over dwell time. Charges start after 9 days by truck; 3 days by rail. #containers
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3 years
FRESH TRADE ANALYSIS- Maritime Expert Lars Jensen broke out the increase in spot rates on the World Container Index (WCI). #trade #shipping #maritime
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3 years
NINGBO LATEST- Logistics company on ground tell me- trucking and warehouse services are still severely impacted as only 30% of drivers are available. #ningbo #covid #china
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5 years
My daughter nailed it, “mom this is your super bowl.” Indeed!! @joshuagates @Discovery #egyptlive
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5 years
Putting on my old field production hat. To bring a multi-camera live production like this together is amazing. Given the location and space, these videographers, lighting, and crew are awesome @joshuagates @Discovery #EgyptLIVE
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3 years
BREAKING! MSC, Mediterranean Shipping Company Starting March 1the temporary stoppage on all cargo bookings to/from #Russia , covering all access areas including Baltics, Black Sea and Far East Russia. #ukraine
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9 years
Outstanding Portuguese red from @laithwaites definitely ordering a case #foodie #wine http://t.co/PDGbyDic2L
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10 years
One of my favorite quotes of inspriation and a mantra of @SteveCase #entrepreneurship #startup http://t.co/0f6xXigxBz
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7 years
“We are looking to reinvigorate the innovation economy. This bill makes it harder but we will succeed.” @PhilMurphyNJ on @SquawkStreet @CNBC
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BREAKING TRADE NEWS- San Pedro Bay Ports Postpone Consideration of Container Dwell Fee Until Nov. 22 Noticeable progress in reduction of import containers on terminals per @PortofLA Gene Seroka. #containers logistics @CNBC
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Lori Ann LaRocco
4 years
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO-first shots of the @USNavy USNS Mercy. @CNBC @janewells at @PortofLA capturing this historic arrival. #COVID19 #USNSMercy
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3 years
BREAKING PORT NEWS- @PortofLA 's Gene Seroka & Noel Hacegaba of @portoflongbeach gave me the # of containers the ports want moved by the carriers by Oct. 31st: 33k for POLA, 27k for POLB. Anchorage times reflect the congestion @CNBC @FreightAlley @TimothyDooner #containers
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2 years
BREAKING #SHANGHAI DATA! @VesselsValue Data "almost five fold increase in the # of ships waiting to load or discharge at Shanghai in the last 2.5 wks." Remember this is a result of the first 2 weeks of "targeted" restrictions. This latest lockdown will compound the congestion.
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3 years
Never too early to talk port congestion wotj @SullyCNBC @CNBCWEX #trade #containers
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3 years
TRUE VESSEL COUNT IN SAN PEDRO BAY- New queuing system is skewing the# of vessels waiting: @VesselsValue tallied Total waiting: 77 (581,722 TEU) * Waiting ‘At Anchor’ official anchorage: 32 * Waiting around 50NM point: 16 * Waiting anywhere between 100NM &550NM point: 29 @CNBC
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If the mask from Silence of the Lambs and a Jock Strap had a baby it would look like the mask being worn by dancers in the #SuperBowl half time show
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3 years
Breaking News! Container Dwell Fee’ on Hold Until Nov. 29 #containers @CNBC
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3 years
RAIL NEWS!!! @portoflongbeach Mario Cordero tells me container dwell time for rail associated with the carrier container penalty has been moved up to six days. Decision to move the rail dwell times was made this morning. #rails #trade @CNBC @FreightWaves @FreightAlley @BIMCO_PS
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3 years
TRADE FOLLOW UP- I reported last week @PortofLA @portoflongbeach wanted 60k out by Halloween- NOW- 58,900 long-dwelling containers now on penalty clock in LA, Long Beach via @freightwaves #trade #containers #china
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3 years
COVID testing at Ningbo Port Source: Shifl Picture of truckers attempting to exit the closed areas and mass testing. #ningbo #china #covid
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BREAKING NEWS ON @PortofLA @portoflongbeach container fee- Can kicked to December 6th. "Since the fee was announced on Oct. 25, the twin ports have seen a decline of 37% combined in aging cargo on the docks. " #china #containershipping @CNBC @FreightWaves
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1 year
Explaining the west coast port closures on @MSNBC #ilwu #ports #trade #Labor
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3 years
#SuezBLOCKED update: “Since this morning, another 23 vessels have arrived at Port Said outer anchorage area and 27 vessels have arrived at Suez outer anchorage area. A total of 326 vessels are now waiting for Ever Given to be freed from the sand.” @BIMCO_PS
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TRADE ALERT EXCLUSIVE- ILWU PRESIDENT WILLIE ADAMS TO ME: “The ILWU will not be unloading Canadian bound cargo in solidarity with our Brothers and Sisters in ILWU Canada.”- Willie Adams, President ILWU #ilwucanada #ilwu #labor #businessnews #maritimenews #containers #trade
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3 years
Received a call tonight on the loss of a dear friend. Ken Duberstein, chief of staff to Ronald Reagan and on numerous corporate boards was a force in Washington. His laughter matched his passion. The stories he shared with me will forever be cherished. RIP Ken
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Fed: No dissents on rate decision (leaves Fed Funds unchanged 1.50%-1.75%)
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4 years
Spoke with Andrew Boyle the co-president of @BoyleTransport They transport vaccines, defense and life sciences, this is one of the subcontractors you will see moving the @pfizer vaccine. God Speed to all in this historic logistics supply chain! #CovidVaccine
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3 years
BREAKING TRADE NEWS @PortofLA Gene Seroka telling @GMJournalist @FreightWaves the "lulls" of Chinese holiday will NOT help the congestion the Port of LA. Discretionary income still being spent on retail. Strong market continues into early Lunar New Year. #trade #china
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1 year
BREAKING NEWS- @UsChamberOfCom sends letter to @POTUS urging the administration to intervene immediately in the West Coast port negotiations by appointing an independent mediator. #cnbc #ilwu #trade
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3 years
NEW TRADE DATA- @DrewryShipping "The pandemic & ensuing supply chain crisis is the primary driver of the supercharged carrier profits & share price bonanza.....Simply put Longer the congestion lasts, the longer that freight rates & Carrier profits will stay extremely high."
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3 years
LlATEST #YANTIAN PORT DATA FROM @MarineTraffic 33 vessels anchored outside of port: 8 empty 16 partially full 7 full 8 Cargo vessels arrived to far today
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3 years
TRADE EXCLUSIVE: dirty secret those outside of logistics do not know. @PortofLA is known as the container dumping ground in North America. Congested Port of LA receiving empty containers from Gulf, Southeast via @freightwaves #containers #trade #shipping
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1 year
BREAKING TRADE ALERT- Containerships diverted from Vancouver amid port strikes, headed for Seattle #TRADE #PORTS #VANCOUVER
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2 years
BREAKING TRADE DATA- My latest column Viewpoint: ‘Shanghai Surprise’ — and a new lockdown to worry about data from @MarineTraffic showing the flow of trade out of #Shanghai . via @freightwaves
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3 years
@NateBerkus and @JeremiahBrent your @hgtv is a warm hug ❤️ I just had to tell you. Love the show and what you do. It’s more than just filling a house with pretty things. It’s tapping into the heart of a home which beats because of those who live inside. #home
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BREAKING NEWS- In my latest research I uncover the U.S. Ports are suffering from a communications gap with US Customs. This is ADDING to the WC congestion. Data from @importgenius via @freightwaves #trade #china #logistics #portoflosangeles #longbeach
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12 years
Philanthropic Rocker: Jon @BonJovi coming on @SquawkCNBC w/ @Patriots owner Bob Kraft Thurs. Talking @JBJSoulFound on 7:50am
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. @harbortruckers not impressed w/ @POTUS supply chain plan: "Biden administration does not address the core issues that have been plaguing the supply chain here at America’s port for years." @CNBC
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4 years
Why logistics matter. #coldchain @pfizer
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6 years
Crissie, our fearless beagle jumping through the snow like a bunny in West Milford. #snow #snowstorm @ChrisWragge @MaryCalviTV @JohnElliottTV
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“I see it as the responsibility of every successful entrepreneur to act as a mentor & coach for the next gen of entrepreneurs.” @SteveCase
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TRADE ALERT- ILWU STRIKE IN CANADA IS BACK ON AT 4:30PM PACIFIC TIME. #ILWU #maritimenews #businessnews #CONTAINERS #TRADE
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EXCLUSIVE TRADE NEWS: Shipping carriers rejected tons of U.S. agricultural exports, opting to send empty containers to China @CNBC #TRADE #CARRIERS @BIMCO_PS
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breaking @PortofLA Nov. data: Total volume 812k TEUs, * 9% decline compared to last Nov * WHY: 86 container vessels were smaller w/ less capacity * On track for all time record year: est. 5.5m TEUS * Exports DOWN 33 of 37 mo. "URGING" action #trade #china @CNBC @FreightWaves
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2 years
BREAKING @SEKO_Logistics alert Remember I warned about #Shanghai in my last @AmericanShipper @FreightWaves column. Remember it takes PEOPLE to move product. Yantian productivity was smacked b/c of #Shenzhen lockdown. #Shanghai is entering third wk @FreightAlley
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Lori Ann LaRocco
5 years
Still no guidance on how much China will buy over 2 yrs in the $40-50b "deal" REALITY: US soybean exports to China are 82.8% lower in the first 7 wks of 2019/2020 marketing season compared to the same period of the 2017/18 marketing year. Buys need to be near $50B to be a "win".
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