Recently, the pressure from the US supply chain crisis has further intensified. On one hand, nearly 130,000 US truck drivers have been banned from driving due to drugged driving, with a significant portion of those who failed the test not participating in return-to-work programs, resulting in continued severe driver shortages in the trucking industry. On the other hand, a new round of strike actions by West Coast port workers has disrupted cargo operations at major US West Coast ports, with some ports even closed due to the strikes.

According to a report released by the US Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, in Q1 2023, the number of US truck drivers testing positive for marijuana increased by 9.2%, with a significant portion of those who failed the test not participating in return-to-work programs. This issue is exacerbating the US supply chain crisis, as evidenced by empty supermarket shelves. It is estimated that the US trucking industry is short of nearly 80,000 drivers, and this problem is expected to worsen before it improves.

On the other hand, a new round of strike actions by West Coast port workers has disrupted cargo operations at major US West Coast ports, with the Port of Oakland even closed due to strikes, hindering operations at some of the USs busiest trade gateways. The standoff between dockworkers and employers over prolonged contract negotiations continues to escalate.

These issues are further intensifying the US supply chain crisis, with profound impacts on global supply chains. As a logistics integration service provider in the industrial supply chain, we will continue to monitor the situation and provide businesses with the latest and most comprehensive information and services.