Lori Ann LaRocco

Lori Ann LaRocco is senior editor of guests for CNBC business news. She coordinates high profile interviews and special multi-million dollar on-location productions for all shows on the network. Her specialty is in politics, working with titans of industry. LaRocco is the author of: “Trade War: Containers Don’t Lie, Navigating the Bluster” (Marine Money Inc., 2019) “Dynasties of the Sea: The Untold Stories of the Postwar Shipping Pioneers” (Marine Money Inc., 2018), “Opportunity Knocking” (Agate Publishing, 2014), “Dynasties of the Sea: The Ships and Entrepreneurs Who Ushered in the Era of Free Trade” (Marine Money, 2012), and “Thriving in the New Economy: Lessons from Today’s Top Business Minds” (Wiley, 2010).
Sep - 2024 -
23 September
Lori Ann LaRocco

Typhoons causing billions in agricultural losses, disrupt global supply chains

Typhoons this year have ravaged areas in Asia, home to some of the busiest ports for global supply chains. Billions of dollars in damage has occurred across industries, especially agriculture.

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Aug - 2024 -
30 August
Lori Ann LaRocco

Canadian Teamsters file 4 separate legal challenges to Appeals Board

Canadian Teamsters filed four separate challenges Thursday in the Canadian Federal Court of Appeal challenging the labor minister’s order for binding arbitration and the Canada Industrial Relations Board decision to stop the lockout and work stoppage.

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15 August
Lori Ann LaRocco

Teamsters Canada calls CN, CPKC lockout threat ‘escalation’ as strike looms

Teamsters Canada says a breakthrough is possible in talks set for Friday with CN and CPKC, but the union accuses the railroads of not bargaining in good faith.

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Lori Ann LaRocco

CN, CPKC say they are willing to continue talks to head off strike

Canadian railroads CN and CPKC say they support the interests of both rail workers and the Canadian public as a possible strike approaches.

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Jul - 2024 -
31 July
Lori Ann LaRocco

Airfreight shows resiliency post-CrowdStrike, Xeneta data shows

It took only nine days for airfreight to return to normal following the CrowdStrike Windows outage on July 19, according to data from Xeneta.

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26 July
Lori Ann LaRocco

How reverse logistics can help retailers avoid ring around the collar

Returns continue to increase, which can end up costing companies. Processes can be put in place to help bottom lines, and it’s all related to transportation.

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23 July
Lori Ann LaRocco

CrowdStrike disruption far from over

As some factions of the freight industry are still experiencing fallout from Friday’s CrowdStrike disruption, experts are reminded that there is room for growth in securing supply chains.

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Jun - 2024 -
26 June
Lori Ann LaRocco

20 of world’s biggest companies collaborate to modernize bar code

As the bar code turns 50, many large companies are working with GS1 US to create a more effective product code process, which may result in switching from bar codes to QR codes.

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21 June
Lori Ann LaRocco

Overseas shipping problems remain largely under consumers’ radar

While logistics problems from the Red Sea have become white noise, it is important not to forget that lives have been lost.

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06 June
Lori Ann LaRocco

Altana releases next-generation supply chain management platform

Altana’s enhanced platform Value Chain Management System is designed to help customers track, identify and manage all the components of their supply chain.

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04 June
Lori Ann LaRocco

SITA looking to replicate air industry success in the maritime industry

SITA moves into maritime with its new brand, SmartSea. CEO Julian Panter gives an inside look at why he believes SmartSea’s model should be an industry standard.

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03 June
Lori Ann LaRocco

FMC breaks down questions on new detention, demurrage rule

While the FMC’s revision to the detention and demurrage rule went into effect last week, the industry is left with a lot of questions. The commission provided us answers in this exclusive Q&A.

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May - 2024 -
29 May
Lori Ann LaRocco

Marine insurer: Risks to maritime industry changing at unprecedented speed

The Red Sea conflict continues to endanger shippers that do not divert around the Cape of Good Hope. But with the changing seasons, sea conditions also threaten cargo and safety. Allianz Commercial says risks are coming faster than ever in maritime.

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17 May
Lori Ann LaRocco

What early freight orders for peak season show — CNBC Supply Chain Survey

A new report from CNBC shows consumer spending will not dramatically rise this peak season, but a modest uptick is likely. Companies with a clear view of their businesses have an idea what peak season will look like and are preparing.

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13 May
Lori Ann LaRocco

Ocean carrier cocktail leaving a sour taste in shippers’ mouths

Blank sailings are a major factor in maritime shipping and are increasing after ocean carriers gorged on higher Red Sea rates while they could thanks to added capacity. With capacity now cut, rates are rising again.

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Apr - 2024 -
26 April
Lori Ann LaRocco

Xeneta finds supply chain diversions fuel spike in carbon emissions

The transportation industry is a major contributor to climate change. Turmoil in maritime shipping is forcing route diversions that are spiking emissions, reflected in data from Xeneta.

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09 April
Lori Ann LaRocco

Flow of trade always prevails

As disruption after disruption throws transportation leaders for a loop, how are we still able to keep supply chains moving?

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Mar - 2024 -
20 March
Lori Ann LaRocco

DOT adviser, FLOW members reflect on 2 years of data-sharing platform

Pandemic-related port congestion spurred the Department of Transportation’s creation of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works data-sharing platform.

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18 March
Lori Ann LaRocco

Venture Global building LNG fleet to sell cargoes directly on spot market

Venture Global LNG is building a large fleet of liquefied natural gas-powered vessels, amid numerous legal fights.

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Feb - 2024 -
28 February
Lori Ann LaRocco

25% more containers out of LA/Long Beach ports possible: ITS Logistics

Multiple looming factors in maritime could impact the upcoming contract season, boosting capacity at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

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