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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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Supply Chain by the Numbers for May 7, 2024

Supply Chain Digest

3PL Revenues See Sharp Drop in 2023. Land Bridge across Panama is Expensive to Use. US PMI for February Contracts again. China Set to Dominate EV Production

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The Panama Canal – Testing The Waters of Expansion

NFI Industries

The 50-mile span of the Panama Canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, which has shortened shipping duration between countries and continents 1. Since its opening in 1914, the canal has undergone many improvements, ranging from installation of mooring systems to the upgrading of the canal’s navigation and vessel tracking system.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 3, 2021)

Talking Logistics

As we enter the last month of 2021, it’s clear from the long list of news items below that there will be no intermission in this supply chain show. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 3, 2021). And just when.

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

Supply Chain Shaman

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability. I am worried.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 15-19, 2015)

Talking Logistics

It’s the last Friday of school and my kids are showing off their work this morning, so as I fill my coffee mug and get ready for the walk to school, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s Next Delivery Drone: You (WSJ – sub. The $50 Billion Question: Can Uber Deliver?

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Current State of the Capacity Crunch

GlobalTranz

As a result, most carriers, including local and 3PL carriers, are also increasing the size of their fleets. Expansion of the Panama Canal Will Increase Incoming Ocean Freight. Part of the discussion on the current state of the capacity crunch must include a discussion on the Panama Canal.

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