The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 8, 2016

In June 2016, the Panama Canal will double its capacity, and this capacity expansion will undoubtedly reshape the freight flows around the globe, including those transiting through the Port of Los Angeles (click here for a past blog related to this subject). However, the capacity expansion of the Panama Canal may change this shipment pattern.

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Elementum

AUGUST 22, 2016

The expansion of the Panama Canal, which handles about a third of Asia-to-US trade, is poised to boost trade and shipping services by shortening the one-way journey by sea from Asia to the U.S. The expanded canal, which started commercial operations on June 26, is expected to alleviate cargo bottleneck caused by smaller ships.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 29, 2015

It is the CSCL Globe and it was, for a short while, the world’s largest container ship with a capacity of 19,100 TEUs. It was overshadowed on January 8, 2015 by the MSC Oscar which boasts a capacity of 19,224 TEUs. Container ships seem to be getting larger and larger. Perhaps not, as there is a limit to how big a ship can get.

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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.

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Elementum

AUGUST 18, 2015

This year’s El Niño is shaping up to be the strongest in recorded history, and it is already beginning to alter global shipping routes. What’s Happening in Panama? On August 7th, Panama’s government declared a state of emergency due to an extreme drought. That’s bad news for huge ships, who can no longer pass through the locks.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 23, 2015

That liberal paraphrasing of a classic Prince song refers to particularly strong El Niño conditions predicted by the National Weather Service for winter 2015-2016—the likes of which haven’t been seen since 1998. And it still isn’t, despite the headline of this post.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

50% increase in major rail and road projects , widening of both the Suez and Panama canals), and with freer trade (e.g. It’s a bad time to sell for scrap, so more ships are idle. In fact, 2015 was a record year for M&A spend. Today even small shippers won’t ship unless they can check the status of their shipment.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

50% increase in major rail and road projects , widening of both the Suez and Panama canals), and with freer trade (e.g. It’s a bad time to sell for scrap, so more ships are idle. In fact, 2015 was a record year for M&A spend. Today even small shippers won’t ship unless they can check the status of their shipment.

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Resilinc

MARCH 5, 2024

Here’s a look at two recent major droughts that have impacted supply chains: Panama Canal Drought Impact on Supply Chain In 2023, the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most important waterways, faced one of the driest years in over 140 years. In April, the Panama Canal Authority will reevaluate water levels.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2018

Strong results for air freight, container shipping and export orders in particular suggest that, while the trade recovery may moderate in due course, it will likely continue in the coming months and remain above trend,” the report says. He presented his outlook for container shipping to the TPM Annual Conference in Long Beach, Calif.,

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 21, 2016

Region After Panama Canal Expansion.Transportfolio. Editor’s note: This post originally ran in October 2015. Since the Panama Canal is scheduled to open this Sunday, June 26, we wanted to share it with you again. Of course, cost isn’t the only factor—overall shipping time, flexibility, and reliability matter, too.

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Elementum

MAY 19, 2015

Los Angeles has handled 5% fewer containers so far in 2015 compared to last year. 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.

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TMC

JUNE 30, 2016

An Expanded Panama Canal Takes Logistics into Uncharted Waters.Connect. Since the Panama Canal opened this past Sunday, we wanted to share it with you again. In December, the Port of Los Angeles handled the largest container ship ever to call at a North American port. Editor’s note: This post originally ran in February.

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TMC

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

In December, the Port of Los Angeles handled the largest container ship ever to call at a North American port. The enlargement of the Panama Canal is scheduled for completion this year, enabling mammoth-sized container vessels to transit the waterway. These big ships are expected to alter the distribution of cargo between U.S.

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DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 22, 2015

in 2015 to-date, intermodal has been growing 1.7%. Panama Canal expansions will add to pressure on rail. The opening of the expanded Panama Canal in 2016 will enable the new class of mega-container ships to travel from Asia to destinations on the U.S. © Copyright 2015, Mark Montague. for the quarter.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Over the last 15 years, TPM has become a well-known source for information and networking within the global container shipping and logistics community.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Passages, capes, and straits are defined as geographical areas through which international shipping routes must transit. Chokepoints commonly have shallow, constricting depths, which hinder navigation and place restrictions on ship capacity. Potential for closure or interruption. It is approximately 190 kilometers long.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2024

The Panama Canal is adding transit slots as restrictions in the corridor begin to ease. According to the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), a pair of slots are up for auction for transit dates starting on March 18, with an additional slot for dates beginning on March 25. 2015=100) compared with 111.3 Intel wins $19.5 in January.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Manhattan Associates Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Performance. Ryder Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2015 Results, and Provides 2016 Forecast. Panama Canal expansion to be complete by end of June ( Reuters ). Turnover Rate at Large Truckload Carriers Jumps in Third Quarter ( ATA ).

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Vinculum

JULY 24, 2019

Ease of shopping, product variety, secure payments and free shipping are some of the reasons that have made online shopping a huge success. It makes it easier for sellers to store, pack and ship their products. Walmart Free 2-Day Shipping program, guarantees fast and free shipping with no membership needed. Just imagine.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 16, 2015

DHL Express’ air courier service really took off when its founder, Larry Hillblom, saw a niche for courier delivery – making ocean shipping faster. Hillblom would fly ocean bill of ladings from San Francisco to Honolulu in advance of the ship’s landing, speeding up paperwork at the port and saving days (or even weeks) at ports.

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Freightos

JUNE 30, 2016

2015 was a record year for 3PL M&As, driven by the need to optimise assets, increase scale, and increase reach. 2015 was a record year for M&As across the board. Construction work to widen the Panama Canal. The New Panama Canal Means Larger Ships Docking In New York. Online shipping management?

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