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Margaret Kidd
Margaret Kidd is the program director and instructional associate professor for Supply Chain & Logistics at the University of Houston. In her role as program director, Margaret has developed a “global powerhouse” advisory board and negotiated partnerships with globally recognized professional organizations to launch certificate programs benefiting both students and the regional workforce. These partnerships include, the National Customs Brokers For-warders Association America, Chartered Institute Logistics & Transport, Association of Ship Brokers, and Agents (USA) Inc., and 4D-Supply Chain Consulting. Margaret has a bachelor's degree in general business, a master's degree in cross-cultural studies, and has over 60 doctoral credit hours in urban planning & environmental policy with an emphasis on port-city interface, sustainability, and economic development. She has experience on Wall Street and managing commercial/residential real estate.
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University of Houston
Program Director/Instructional Associate Professor, Supply Chain & Logistics
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Looming U.S. Port Strikes Could Spike Food Prices, Impact Election
Margaret warns that port strikes could quickly drive up food prices, particularly fresh fruits from Central and South America. Prolonged strikes may also affect auto parts and vehicles. The strikes could spell election trouble for Kamala Harris if the Taft-Hartley Act is invoked, contradicting President Biden's stance on non-intervention. -
Biden Administration Targets Tax Loophole Exploited by Shein and Temu
Margaret says, “Ending the de minimis exemption levels the playing field for American companies. It addresses issues like drug trafficking, counterfeit goods, and missed tax duties, which have been exacerbated by Chinese online giants like Shein and Temu.”
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"And the collection is a good one. Many of these terminals are in or near metro areas where regulations make it difficult to build new terminals now. You can’t just go into a major metropolitan area in most parts of the U.S. and create what Yellow has created over the last 100 years."
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“Companies that run the drayage — that's the trucks that go to the port and pick up the containers and take them to distribution centers — those are typically small or midsized companies. Those folks have got to pay their rent, pay their utilities, pay their insurance, pay for maintenance, but there's not going to be any cash flow coming in if there are no containers to pick up because the ports are closed.”
