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7 Reasons Panama is the Latin American Supply Chain Capital with Demo Perez

The Logistics of Logistics

00:51] Tell us about yourself and what you do in Panama. I was born and raised in Panama and manage a 3PL. My main role is to promote the hub that Panama offers to the world. [02:19] 03:52] You’re the General Manager of Logistics Services Panama. Panama is becoming more interesting, and not only for the US. [10:40]

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

I also laugh when newscasters quip, “Just move west coast ships through the Panama Canal…” With new locks in 2016, the Panama Canal is able to handle vessels with an overall length of 366 m (1201 feet), 49 meters beam (increased by the Canal Authority effective 1 June 2018 to 51.25 Increase in Size of Ocean Carriers.

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Transportation Optimization: The Key to Weathering Droughts, Disasters and Other Disruptions

BlueYonder

This blog was co-written by Chirag Modi , Corporate Vice President, Industry Strategy – Supply Chain Execution and 3PL Global Lead, and Jen McQuiston , Product Marketing Director. Under normal operating conditions, the Panama Canal handles 36 to 38 ships per day. What’s happening at the Panama Canal is far from an isolated event.

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

Returning containers is an ongoing issue resulting in some manufacturers investigating a return to break-bulk shipping (container free). Net/Net: The Panama Canal cannot handle the largest ships, and moving a vessel through the Panama canal increases the cost of a container by approximately $8,000. So what you might say?

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please Choose country.

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How To Overcome The Current Supply Chain Disruptions As A Manufacturer

Precoro

While the worst of the pandemic appears to be behind us, COVID-19's impact on manufacturing supply chains continues to reverberate the landscape. Worse, new waves of infection in China show manufacturers may not be out of the woods yet. Consequently, supply chains today are struggling to cope with sales growth.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please Choose country.