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).

Apr- 2021 -

1 April

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First interview with new Federal Maritime Commission chairman

Daniel Maffei becomes chairman at a time of massive disruption in the world of trade.
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Mar- 2021 -

30 March

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Will Panama Canal avoid Suez-type logjam? Top exec talks differences

The Panama Canal Authority’s administrator discusses why he’s not worried about a container ship blocking the canal.
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17 March

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Viewpoint: Brace for another container surge

There is a direct correlation between stimulus checks and the surge in e-commerce spending, according to SEKO US.
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Feb- 2021 -

10 February

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Viewpoint: Container congestion may now impact Easter

Due to shipping snarl and container congestions, delays in retail inventories will be felt from Christmas through Easter.
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Jan- 2021 -

28 January

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Commentary: Breaking the backbone of trade

China’s latest maritime measure to control the spread of the coronavirus will add to the clog of containers at ports.
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Dec- 2020 -

7 December

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‘Snapping the chalk line’: An OWS update on Tiberius

If there were a virus bloom in a given area, states could quickly decide to move vaccine from one ZIP code to another.
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Nov- 2020 -

16 November

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Commentary: US ag exporters, trucking industry urging FMC to regulate carriers

Harbor Trucker Association says it’s time for the FMC to seriously look at regulating the carriers.
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5 November

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Breaking down the logistical mission of Operation Warp Speed

The logistics of delivering a COVID-19 vaccine to all Americans will be historic. Major Gen. Christopher J. Sharpsten, the deputy director for supply, production and distribution for Operation Warp Speed…
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Oct- 2020 -

27 October

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Commentary: Operation Warp Speed logistical plan takes ‘whole-of-America approach’

In the world of politics, the complicated distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine is greatly simplified. It must be for messaging and public confidence. President Trump, in his rallies and in…
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Sep- 2020 -

23 September

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Commentary: What products are US consumers buying?

Earnings reports from retailers show a clear shakeout between winners and losers.
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