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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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Top Connect Blog Posts of 2016: Panama Canal, Analysis Paralysis, and Innovation

TMC

From the Panama Canal expansion to the continuous advancement of disruptive technologies, 2016 was another eventful year in the global logistics and supply chain industry. This post examines how this change could alter the distribution of cargo between U.S. East and West Coast ports. This post is credited to Kylie Crull.

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What to Do Now Before the Panama Canal Expands

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The Panama Canal expands in 2016. Shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers will need to make decisions, given the likely scenarios, about how to best serve their customers in a changing business environment. Robinson, entitled Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion is Redrawing the Logistics Map.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Initiatives planned to reduce lost containers include the MARIN Top Tier project, which was founded in 2021 by several member lines and a range of maritime stakeholders to perform research on concrete data about the causes of containers overboard and how to prevent further incidents.

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Building a Resilient Port Strategy with Brian Kempisty & Lauren Beagen

The Logistics of Logistics

Brian grew up as a farm kid outside of Buffalo, NY and learned how to work at a young age. The ability to use multiple ports of entry is key for shippers because there are unexpected disruptions at ports because Panama Canal issues, labor problems, and shifting regulations at the ports. and Canada.

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6 Things to Consider as You Plan Your 2016 Budget

Talking Logistics

That’s why it is extremely critical to understand how all of this might impact your business, and—perhaps more importantly—understand how to leverage it. Panama Canal Expansion. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. Bunker Cost. Free Time and Chassis.

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Current State of the Capacity Crunch

GlobalTranz

Unfortunately, the capacity crunch is real, and shippers need to know how to face the prospects of a slower 2016 to stay competitive and meet the demands of their customers and partner businesses. Expansion of the Panama Canal Will Increase Incoming Ocean Freight. Capacity Is Tight, Not Impossible.

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