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Lean on Kanban for Mid-Atlantic Drayage

Kanban Logistics

The recent accident at the Port of Baltimore is causing disruptions to imports on the East Coast, including at the Port of Norfolk and the Port of Wilmington, NC. How has the Port of Baltimore accident affected Norfolk and Wilmington? Scheduling Changes: Ports like Norfolk are adjusting their operations to handle the additional cargo.

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When the Heavy Hand of Government is Not a Burden

MIT Supply Chain

One manifestation of this problem is that multiple ports on the east coast are deepening their approach channels in order to attract bigger cargo ships. What is to stop individuals from using other gateways in the region such as Baltimore or Washington DC to enter the country? The situation is exacerbated by local stockpiling.