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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). I believe we are on the doorstep of a tentative agreement,” Gene Seroka, executive director for the Port of LA, said during a webinar on Thursday.

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Webinar: The Servitization Revolution in Industrial Manufacturing

Material Handling & Logistics

A September 5 MHL-hosted webinar, sponsored by DHL. EDT (GMT -4, New York) Duration: 1 Hour Event Type: Live Webinar Cost: Free. This webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format. After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar. Description.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

Break-bulk loaded cargo was poorly secured required a Tetris-like approach to handle diverse sizes of packages. Small trucker, Malcom McLean, fumes at slow loading of cargo aboard ship – “There has to be a better way.”. First intermodal cargo transportation (containers are stacked on deck). Significance. Loading costs plummet.

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Konecranes to feature adaptable forklift trucks at The Precast Show 2015

GlobalTranz

Special masts, wider fork carriages, multiple forks and heavy-duty reinforcements are exactly what manufacturers need for sensitive concrete cargo. Our forklift trucks are built with a simple goal in mind–to make our customer’s job easier,” says Phil Stevens, Konecranes North America region director, lift trucks.

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Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck Annual 3-Day Enforcement Event to Take Place June 2-4, 2015

GlobalTranz

International Roadcheck is a 72-hour period when approximately 10,000 CVSA-certified local, state, provincial and federal inspectors in jurisdictions across North America perform truck and bus inspections. The special emphasis for International Roadcheck 2015 is cargo securement. Learn more about the CVSA.

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Building a More Immune Supply Chain: Focusing on the Basics

NC State SCRC

There are several principles to creating what I call “ supply chain immunity “ This is a theme I’ve been discussing with individuals in articles , webinars , and prior blogs. Looking back with hindsight, what could have been done differently?