Halloween jack-o-lantern in front of a orange background.

Uh-oh, Hershey announced there will likely be shortages of candy this Halloween. The horror!

Despite working on chocolate candy production since April, the company is having trouble keeping up with demand. It seems everyone is reaching for the chocolate treats these days.

Not only is demand up, but you guessed it…the global supply chain crisis and ingredient shortages are also to blame.

Come on fellow logistics professionals. Halloween is on the line. Pitch in and make it happen.

Latest News

ILA ON STRIKE

It is official, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is on strike. For months now, they have been threatening a strike and now have made good on that "promise." The ILA contract expired last night, September 30th, and represents 45,000 dock workers...

BURNING DELIVERIES

We did our thing out to the Playa again this year in support of Burning Man. We delivered all kinds of things...art installations, camping gear, food items, you name it. It is amazing to watch Black Rock City come to life and then return to desert.

GATE FEE INCREASES

The Extended Hour Gate Fee at SSA's terminal in Oakland will increase from $40 to $45 effective November 1, 2025. The fee is assessed on every container regardless of the time of day it is transacted. While this increase is specific to SSA, be prepared for the other...

DEVINE ABOUT TOWN

SHOWCASING ADVOCACY Devine was honored to host Assemblymember Mike Gibson's (D-Carson) "launch party" for his report on ports and goods movement. Legislators, port officials, and supply chain stakeholders were all in attendance. We thank Assembly member Gibson for his...

NAME THAT PART

Do you know what this part is? Hint, it is something used in truck or container transportation. Play "Name That Part" on our Facebook page. Click here to be directed to our page and place your guess. Good luck!

Share This