Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The Panama Canal’s Big Bet Is Paying Off (WSJ – sub. CSX customers demand end to shipping bottlenecks as CEO apologizes (Reuters). Breaking ground on a commercial hyperloop in two to four years is possible if “governments move quickly,” Branson said in a “Squawk Box” interview.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

As 2024 begins, two of the world’s most critical ocean transit corridors, the Suez Canal , and the Panama Canal are facing threats of shipping disruption as global geopolitical tensions and terrorist threats escalate. Truck and rail transportation movements across the Mexico and U.S.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

George List, a professor of mechanical and construction engineering, emphasized the need for governments to consider the broader impacts of global change. For example, the widening of the Panama Canal will change the conditions here in North Carolina, as enormous container ships will be circumnavigating the globe.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

James Winebrake, Dean of College of Liberal Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology There are a number of important trends happening in the freight industry, spanning all modes of transportation: trucking, shipping, rail, pipeline, and air. In the U.S., Adam Kahn, Sr. In North America the low hanging fruit for long-haul loads is rail.

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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. What does that mean for shipping? feet to 39 feet.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

” I do not believe in big government and I hate politics. Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. Returning containers is an ongoing issue resulting in some manufacturers investigating a return to break-bulk shipping (container free). I expect disruption. So what you might say?

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Elementum

MARCH 23, 2018

In an ironic twist, melting ice caps and rising sea levels may translate to new business opportunities and reduced greenhouse gas emissions for the shipping industry. Many studies now predict that the thick sheets of ice which prevented ships from passing through in the past will thaw by the year 2030. An Upside to Global Warming?

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Another big challenge is around government regulations. Infrastructure growth is a major issue for companies who ship a lot, especially those like CAT who ship heavy permit loads from the ports. Ocean carriers are also a challenge, as there is not enough capacity – and US imports exceed exports by 40B.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

Wisely, the government is therefore restructuring the economy to become driven more by internal consumption, instead of exports. 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.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

Wisely, the government is therefore restructuring the economy to become driven more by internal consumption, instead of exports. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

The number of vessels waiting to cross the Panama Canal has reached 154, and slots for carriers to book passage are being reduced in an effort to manage congestion caused by ongoing drought conditions that have roiled the major shipping gateway since the spring. And now on to this week’s logistics news. 11 release.

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Elementum

MARCH 23, 2018

In an ironic twist, melting ice caps and rising sea levels may translate to new business opportunities and reduced greenhouse gas emissions for the shipping industry. Many studies now predict that the thick sheets of ice which prevented ships from passing through in the past will thaw by the year 2030. An Upside to Global Warming?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Previously, Frank served more than 10 years as a research director at Gartner, where he defined the MFT, B2B gateway, SOA governance, and cloud service brokerage (CSB) markets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Severe drought has caused water levels in the Mississippi River to drop so low that ships have been running aground. Army Corps of Engineers is now using a dredge ship to push out silt in the river near Vicksburg, Mississippi. VLGCs could be squeezed out as Panama Canal transits set to halve by February. from November last year.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 11, 2016

We’re hearing a lot about mega ships and an increase in shipments to East and West Coast ports, a technician shortage, and changes in government regulations. With mega ships in the trans-Pacific, carrier mergers, and the continued expansion of the Panama Canal , East and West Coast ports are expecting a large influx in shipments.

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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

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The photos of the cargo ships at anchor waiting for berth at the ports of LA and Long Beach certainly generate an emotional response, “what in those containers will affect my work or personal consumption plans?” Current Government and Private Initiatives to Alleviate Bottlenecks. There were 12 days of ships sitting, waiting for berth.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Journalist Andrew Freedman explains, “Geopolitical risks in the Red Sea and extreme weather in Central America are converging, jostling global supply chains fed by the Suez and Panama Canals.”[5] ”[5] He adds, “Most major shipping firms are avoiding the Red Sea entirely and re-routing around the Cape of Good Hope.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 10, 2023

Both the COP 26 and COP 27 Global Change Summits held in 2021 and 2022 respectfully, sounded the alarm that businesses and governments face a more compelling timeline for mitigating ongoing warming of the planet. Be prepared for a more urgent yet pragmatic approach by businesses and governments on accelerated global warming evidence.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2024

A senior administration official said that the Intel grant was expected to be the largest single grant administered through the CHIPS Act, and once the Commerce Department and Intel agree on final terms, the government expects to start delivering funds by the end of the year. Intel wins $19.5 Full electrification of the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2023

West Coast dockworkers incurring job actions that are hindering container ship unloading among various port terminals. But shipping industry sources now indicate that negotiations deteriorated last week over the scope of expected dockworker wage increases. Labor contract renewal negotiations among the labor unions representing U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 14, 2016

If you ship products globally, you may have heard about the upcoming changes to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. Global Forwarding: Biggest, Fastest Savings , and Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion is Redrawing the Logistics Map. Your SOLAS Questions Answered – How to Move Forward Now.Transportfolio.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

That means maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. At the time, Ron Widdows , former chairman of the World Shipping Council, reported that piracy was costing “the global shipping industry anywhere from $3.5 Climate change is affecting another crucial waterway, the Panama Canal.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

The latest updates on shipping delays in the Red Sea in January 2024, including which businesses and industries have been impacted. This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The five key supply chain megatrends we explore are geopolitics, climate change, cyber attacks, ESG (Environment, Social, Governance), and labor issues. Currently, the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most important waterways, faces one of the driest years in over 140 years. Don’t wait for a cyber attack to happen in 2024.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Understand how the recent Red Sea ship attacks are impacting global supply chains and how to mitigate potential risks. Ships are avoiding Egypt’s Suez Canal, the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia and one of the world’s most important waterways, which accounts for about 12% of the world’s shipping traffic.

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