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PGL Video Newsletter – November 2022

Welcome to the PGL Video Newsletter, where we give you a brief recap of all of the activity from the prior month. November was full of activity, and here’s a peek at just some of the charitable events, big moves, process insights and more.​​​​​​​

  • Our resident expert, Tim Gundlach, has done the research. Here’s our look into the logistics industry for November.
  • Next, we hear from Sean Connolly of PGL Crating who gives us crating tips and talks about PGL’s unique capabilities. 
  • Lastly, PGL attended I/ITSEC 2022 in Orlando FL, the world’s largest modeling, simulation and training event. We also celebrated Veterans Day and the Marine Corps’ 247th birthday during the month of November.

 

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Crating Tips from PGL

 

PGL Crating Tips with Sean Connolly

November 2022

Here’s a PGL Crating Tip: be as specific as possible!

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Industry Insights – November 2022

 

Supply Chain Industry Insights

November 2022

By Tim Gundlach

The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to be felt in the global supply chain. As a result of unpredictable sourcing and transit times, the reliability of traditional “Non-peak” and “Peak” seasons in logistics is no longer applied. The global supply chain shifted from “just in time” logistics and instead implemented “just in case” logistics. The end result is warehouses becoming choked with products in preparation of the upcoming holiday season.

Suddenly the world which could not move products fast enough just as quickly faces a dramatic drop off in global demand due to global inflation and recession concerns as well as concern of escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.

The most recent concern in the United States was the potential for longshoreman and rail strikes. This routed cargo away from the West Coast, sailing to alternative ports on the Gulf and East Coasts. This influx of containers created berthing delays and port congestion in those areas. As of this video, US rail and labor unions are threatening a strike as early as Nov 19th, 2022.

So what’s next?

The short answer is nobody knows for certain… and it depends on how issues shape up on topics like West Coast port labor fights, Gulf and East Coast port congestion and the geopolitical arena with regard to the world economy, energy shortages in Europe, and the state of conflict in Ukraine.

Overall, we are confident about a few things going into November: (1) Ocean and air rates should remain flat or decline in the next month (2) The US Govt cannot allow labor strikes to occur as it would be detrimental to the US Economy (3) Port congestion and chassis issues should improve in time. (fingers crossed)

As always, PGL remains available to discuss particular needs and-or concerns at any time, in our continuing effort to assist in mitigating risk to our partners.

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PGL Video Newsletter – October 2022

Welcome to the PGL Video Newsletter, where we give you a brief recap of all of the activity from the prior month. October was full of activity, and here’s a peek at just some of the charitable events, big moves, process insights and more.

  • First, we look back on the PGL sponsored AUSA Wounded Warrior Golf Classic in Farmers Branch, TX.
  • Next, we see some of the process involved in shipping an aircraft tail section for Safety Training Systems from the UK to Oklahoma.
  • Lastly, an informative view of our warehouse department, a few warehouse tips, and a little behind-the-scenes action.

 

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Qatar Humanitarian Aid: PGL & Warriors Ethos Care

PGL has been working closely with Warriors Ethos Care to help the refugees in Qatar.

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Warriors Ethos Care is a Veteran non-profit that stood up in a short time, mostly by combat Veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. The humanitarian disaster is quickly unfolding on so many families who served alongside U.S. service members and in the capacity of the Afghan government (military, lawyers, judges, etc). This puts them and anyone related in dire risk. With over 550,000 refugees fleeing since January, tens of thousands have found themselves in temporary transitional locations such as Qatar, Kuwait, and European military bases. The U.S. military isn’t equipped or prepared to sustain so many refugees for prolonged periods of time. Warriors Ethos felt that they must and should do something.

“These are people who believed in the idea of Freedom; who took risks with us to try to see Afghanistan become something better. We couldn’t allow these poor people to be forgotten. Our Warrior Ethos as Veterans is to protect and care for those in need. It’s our responsibility to see beyond the color of their passport, and try to help those who helped us for so long.”

Warriors Ethos Care quickly worked to get much-needed supplies, yet faced challenges to deliver them. Companies like PGL, Hypori, and Intelligent Waves stopped what they were doing, without hesitation, to assist.

“Can you imagine trying to ship 12 pallets of materials into a Middle Eastern country, clear customs, deliver them to a military base, and get them distributed to those in need? We can’t do this alone; we need more companies like PGL to step up and help us make a difference!”

PGL and Warriors Ethos Care has successfully delivered 30,000 hygiene kits (containing toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, and lotion), 10,000 feminine hygiene pads, and 5,000 packs of baby wipes to Qatar Airbase.

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Texas Rangers Official Logistics Partner

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