Every week, Rinchem shares important articles and topics about chemical and gas logistics, industries we operate in, and the general global supply chain. In this week's review we discuss federal grant money for semiconductor industry in Oregon, a big June for Port of Long Beach, and freight volumes up across the board.
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This week's stats
10.6%- year over year increase in TEUs processed at the Port of Long Beach Freight Waves
Oregon State, partners receive up to $160 million federal grant to build semiconductor industry
Oregon State University is leading a statewide consortium called Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST) that has been selected for a National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines award worth up to $160 million over the next decade. The initiative brings together nearly 100 partners—including universities, government agencies, technology companies, and workforce organizations—to strengthen Oregon's semiconductor ecosystem through advanced chip manufacturing, AI research, workforce development, and commercialization. State leaders say the investment will help diversify Oregon's semiconductor supply chain, accelerate innovation, and reinforce the state's position as a national hub for semiconductor technology amid growing global demand.
Trade turbulence turns to record volume for top U.S. port
The Port of Long Beach posted its third-busiest June on record, handling 779,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) as importers accelerated shipments ahead of looming tariff changes and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. The article explains that today's supply chains have shifted away from a traditional peak shipping season, with retailers increasingly front-loading inventory throughout the year to reduce risk. Alongside strong consumer goods imports, the port is seeing growing volumes of AI data center equipment, while investments in rail infrastructure, cargo visibility technology, and cybersecurity are helping improve resilience despite persistent trade volatility and rising transportation costs.
Cargo Volumes Surge Despite Global Disruption
Global air cargo demand remained strong despite ongoing geopolitical disruptions, with cargo volumes continuing to climb as shippers adapted to conflict-related route changes and shifting trade patterns. According to the latest market data, growth was fueled by increased use of dedicated freighters and multimodal trucking services, helping offset capacity constraints caused by disruptions in the Middle East that have particularly affected passenger belly cargo. The resilience of the air cargo market highlights the industry's ability to reroute shipments and maintain supply chain continuity even as geopolitical tensions and operational challenges persist.
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