Carolina Tank Lines, Inc.

06/11/2026

More flexibility for your imported materials...with the ✅ controls regulated supply chains require 🔗 Full announcement: https://bit.ly/3PQ0bkE

Rinchem’s Surprise, Arizona hazmat warehouse now supports Foreign-Trade Zone operations for eligible imported materials.

As trade conditions continue to shift, FTZ-enabled warehousing can help customers build more flexibility into their supply chain strategy while maintaining the safety, documentation, and compliance standards your materials require.

This is the first in a planned series of FTZ sites Rinchem expects to bring online over the next year.

06/05/2026

Rinchem is proud to be named a 2026 G75 Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics, marking our seventh consecutive year receiving this recognition. 🔗https://bit.ly/4x8z3xU

Sustainability in chemical logistics is about stewardship- taking care of the materials we handle, the communities we operate in, and the resources we use along the way.

Thank you to our teams around the world who help make responsible logistics part of the way we work.

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Lorena Hutton, Rinchem’s SVP, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel, on being named the winner of the Women in Business Law Americas Awards 2026 “In-House Rising Star” award.

🔗 Read More: https://bit.ly/3PxUTKs

“At Rinchem, legal and compliance are integral to the business and help shape how we grow, how we serve our customers, and how we take care of our people,” said Hutton. Lorena’s work strengthens the foundation behind Rinchem’s global operations, supporting our commitment to safety, compliance, operational excellence, and responsible growth.

Please join us in congratulating Lorena on this well-earned recognition!

05/29/2026

📅 5/29/26 | Weekly Supply Chain Highlights: https://bit.ly/4nUApbg

📊 This Week’s Stats
115,000 – projected growth of Arizona’s semiconductor workforce by 2030
56.1 knots – speed reached by SailGP’s F50 catamarans

1️⃣ Arizona strengthens semiconductor workforce training
Maricopa Community Colleges is partnering with government, workforce, and semiconductor industry leaders to expand technician training, apprenticeships, and workforce accelerators across the Southwest. The initiative supports the growing talent needs tied to Arizona’s expanding chip manufacturing ecosystem.

2️⃣ SailGP highlights complex event logistics
Bringing SailGP to New York City requires more than 100 shipping containers, a dedicated cargo vessel, temporary infrastructure, cranes, workshops, and precise coordination around one of the world’s busiest urban waterways.

3️⃣ Supply chain’s new normal is constant change
Volatility has become the operating environment for global supply chains. Companies are shifting away from rigid planning models and focusing on resilience, flexibility, real-time visibility, and adaptive decision-making to manage ongoing disruption.

05/21/2026

📅 5/21/26 | Weekly Supply Chain Highlights: https://bit.ly/3PWKSq6

📊 This Week's Stats
$5 – Price per mile for truckload some analysts see coming if carrier exits and regulatory pressures continue (FreightWaves)
15% – Percentage of organizations that believe their current data infrastructure is prepared for agentic AI (Logistics Viewpoints)

1️⃣ New OSHA HazCom compliance deadline now in effect
OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard has entered its first phase of required compliance. As of May 19, 2026, manufacturers, importers, and distributors evaluating substances must comply with updated requirements for hazard classification, labels, Safety Data Sheets, hazard statements, trade secrets, and related communication standards.

2️⃣ Freight capacity could tighten further
Roadcheck Week combined with a recent Supreme Court ruling expanding broker liability may reduce available trucking capacity and increase spot market pressure. Analysts warn these factors could accelerate rising freight rates after a prolonged period of overcapacity.

3️⃣ Context is becoming critical for supply chain AI
As AI adoption grows, companies are discovering that raw processing power alone isn’t enough. Successful supply chain AI depends on operational context — including supplier history, inventory constraints, customer commitments, and regulatory requirements — to support reliable decision-making.

05/15/2026

✨ EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Sandi Privett, Director of Sales Ops and Risk Management ✨ About Sandi: https://bit.ly/4nwEUsE

Sandi's story reflects a career built on integrity, adaptability, and deep commitment to Rinchem's values. Her journey across multiple roles and departments is a strong example of the impact long-term dedication can have on a business.

🏅 We're honoring our most tenured employees as Rinchem celebrates 50 years in business.

05/14/2026

📅 5/14/26 | Weekly Supply Chain Highlights: https://bit.ly/3P73Qdr

📊 This Week’s Stats:
40% of U.S. container traffic moves through the Panama Canal (Fast Company)
3 consecutive months the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index has risen (Insurance Journal)

1️⃣ The Panama Canal highlights supply chain fragility
A firsthand Panama Canal crossing underscores how interconnected global supply chains have become. Droughts, congestion, and geopolitical instability at major trade chokepoints are reinforcing the need for resilience, flexibility, and contingency planning.

2️⃣ Global supply chain stress rises again
Rising energy costs and geopolitical instability are pushing supply chain pressure indicators higher, echoing some of the disruptions seen during the COVID era. Shipping delays, rerouting, and higher transportation costs continue to strain global logistics networks.

3️⃣ New legislation targets cargo theft
The U.S. House passed bipartisan legislation aimed at combating organized cargo theft and freight fraud. The bill would strengthen enforcement coordination and provide new tools to help protect freight movement across U.S. supply chains.

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

When critical materials are at risk, continuity depends on more than speed alone.

In this case study, a global manufacturer faced the risk of production interruption during a period of severe air capacity constraints. The response required early visibility, cross-regional coordination, and rapid ex*****on under pressure. Read how the situation was stabilized: 🔗https://bit.ly/48UDbHn

In this case study we review how Rinchem was able to help a client resupply a critical material to stop a manufacturing interruption.

05/07/2026

📅 5/7/26 https://bit.ly/48LZor0

📊 This Week's Stats
39.2 – Transportation Capacity Index in April, marking the tightest freight market in nearly four years (FreightWaves)
12.5M TEUs – expected handling capacity of Port of Savannah after a $5B infrastructure investment (FreightWaves)

1️⃣ Freight capacity plummets, prices skyrocket in April
A sharp contraction in available trucking capacity pushed transportation prices significantly higher last month. Smaller carriers are exiting the market, tender rejections are rising, and shippers are competing for limited space—signs that carriers are regaining pricing power after a prolonged downturn.

2️⃣ Georgia Ports' $5B bet: Rewriting supply chain logistics
Georgia is transforming the Port of Savannah into one of North America's most influential supply chain hubs. With expanded terminal capacity, rail connectivity, and inland distribution networks, the Southeast is positioning itself as a lower-cost alternative to West Coast gateways.

3️⃣ The decision bottleneck holding back supply chain AI
AI can identify disruptions and forecast risks—but "decision latency" is slowing ex*****on. The next generation of supply chain AI must connect ERP, TMS, WMS, and planning platforms into unified decision systems to drive real-time operational action.