GlobalTranz
JUNE 13, 2016
The shipping industry saw growth and expansion in 2014 when compared to the state of the industry since 2008. While the driver shortage is a real threat to the state of the shipping industry, more carriers, such as UPS and FedEx, are expanding their fleets to address the capacity crunch. Fleets Are Expanding.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 13, 2017
The Panama Canal’s Big Bet Is Paying Off (WSJ – sub. CSX customers demand end to shipping bottlenecks as CEO apologizes (Reuters). Hurricanes Harvey and Irma also contributed to demand, as the storms disrupted supply chains and boosted spot truckload rates to levels not seen since December 2014. There were 6.6
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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog
JULY 21, 2014
. The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are vital to the LA economy, not only because they provide a significant number of jobs in the shipping and logistics industries, but also because they give the city itself a competitive edge with regard to shipping times and transportation costs when it comes to operating a global businesses here.
TMC
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
The recent decision by Japan’s three largest container companies to merge their shipping operations is yet another symptom of the volatility that is roiling the freight business. K” Line, MOL, and NYK are the three Japanese ship lines that are consolidating. Consider, for example, the Panama Canal puzzle. Labor unrest in U.S.
Tompkins Blog
JULY 14, 2014
Bottom line: the mere threat of a West Coast work stoppage has already been a major imposition and inconvenience to shippers but the actual risk to the 2014 Holiday season is much less. Article: Inland Port Development: What is the Impact on Shipping Patterns, and How Can 3PLs Take Advantage? What are your thoughts on this issue?
MIT Supply Chain
MARCH 5, 2015
But the implications of this standoff between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association go beyond idle ships and stranded freight containers. First, over the next several years, new shipping options will become available to US companies.
Elementum
MAY 19, 2015
3% fewer containers in 2015 compared to 2014. Port of Los Angeles spokesman Phillip Sanfield claims that year-to-date shipping volumes have likely dropped off because cargo ships have not returned to normal schedules after February’s delays. percent increase over April 2014.
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