Wednesday, April 25, 2018 · Micah Mallace, Director of Strategic Projects at the SC Ports Authority
Micah Mallace, Director of Strategic Projects at the SC Ports Authority, likens the 1980s arcade game “Whac-A-Mole” to costs in the supply chain - and suggests taking a holistic approach to reduce them
Monday, April 16, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
In a post-MODEX interview Jon Slangerup, the CEO of the Atlanta-based 4PL, American Global Logistics, says that U.S. ports are finally keeping pace with technology-driven trends in other transport industries.
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
The Tioga Group Inc. and World Class Logistics (WCL) Consulting Inc. presented the results of their evaluation of two potential alternatives to the current model used under the OffPeak program managed by PierPass. Since 2005, the OffPeak program has mitigated traffic…
Monday, December 18, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
DP World feels that it has found a solution to drayage backups at some of its terminals by utilizing the QLess line management platform.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Brendan McCahill, Senior Vice President of Trade Data Content at Descartes, examines the current state of U.S. port infrastructure
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
When the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) convenes its 106th Annual Convention and Expo in Long Beach next month, much of the focus will be placed on climate change and the devastation to ocean cargo gateways in the southeast and gulf hit hard by two recent…
Friday, July 28, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
The Florida Ports Security and Technology Conference, taking place September 12 and 13 in Orlando, Florida, will provide an exclusive platform for major seaport security operators and world-renowned solution providers to come together and explore ways to harness and optimize…
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Global supply chain managers reliant on continued investment in ocean cargo gateways received some sobering news last week from analysts at Fitch Ratings.
Thursday, June 22, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation, told supply chain managers charged with keeping abreast of the latest changes in automation. But in a subsequent report released this week, analysts say that some sectors of the industry continue to resist.
Thursday, June 15, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
More evidence of the digitialization of the ocean cargo supply chain surfaced recently with the release of research compiled by Descartes Datamyne.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Shippers attending the recently concluded “Critical Cargoes Conference” in New Orleans were told that when and if trade is resumed, the Cuban port of Mariel will be ready.
Friday, April 7, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Ocean carriers are “bleeding cash” as they rush to stem the flow by aligning themselves in new alliances, says a prominent industry analyst. But will that mad dash be enough for some of the most desparate cases?
Thursday, March 30, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Analysts with CargoSmart Limited – a global management software provider serving the logistics community – have determined from “proforma” schedules provided by the new alliances that service disruptions should be manageable through Peak Season.
Thursday, March 30, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans and the St. Louis Regional Freightway have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to exchange market and operational information with the goal of growing trade and building upon existing and new business relationships…
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
The advent of new carrier alliances and “big ship readiness” will determine which ports gain share and supply chain advantages. Meanwhile, managers must “hedge their bets” to mitigate risk and avoid reliance on a handful of key gateways.
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