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Research: How the Panama Canal Expansion Will Impact U.S. Logistics

CH Robinson Transportfolio

What will happen when the Panama Canal expansion is completed in 2016? The Panama Canal is over a century old. And the canal was too small for the Post-Panamax vessels, which carry two to three times as much cargo as the ships that currently squeeze through the Panama Canal. logistics landscape starting in 2016.

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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. The post Top Connect Blog Posts of 2016: Panama Canal, Analysis Paralysis, and Innovation appeared first on Connect Blog by TMC, a division of C.H.

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The Panama Canal Expansion: Time Versus Cost Trade-Off

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The Panama Canal expands in 2016, allowing for more and larger (post-Panamax) ships to make the passage from East Asia to the United States. Robinson evaluated how shippers, carriers, and infrastructure operators will need to respond to the changing logistics environment. In 2015, the Boston Consulting Group and C.H.

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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. Logistics service providers can help both carriers and shippers sort through their options.

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6 Things to Consider as You Plan Your 2016 Budget

Talking Logistics

Panama Canal Expansion. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. You can read more on the topic in our recent white paper, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion Is Redrawing the Logistics Map [DK1] , which was written collaboratively with Boston Consulting Group.

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How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024?

Resilinc

Here’s a look at two recent major droughts that have impacted supply chains: Panama Canal Drought Impact on Supply Chain In 2023, the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most important waterways, faced one of the driest years in over 140 years. In April, the Panama Canal Authority will reevaluate water levels.

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6 Things to Consider as You Plan Your 2016 Budget

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Panama Canal Expansion. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. You can read more on the topic in our recent white paper, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion Is Redrawing the Logistics Map , which was written collaboratively with Boston Consulting Group.