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Book Review: Logistics Clusters-Delivering Value and Driving Growth

Supply Chain Opz

Chapter 3: Dr. Sheffi describes the characteristics of the successful Logistics Clusters, namely Port of Rotterdam, Singapore, Panama Canal and Memphis. Sheffi reveals how Zara uses location strategy to balance demand and supply of short life cycle products and to support overall operations.

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East and West Coast Ports to Battle for U.S. Region After Panama Canal Expansion

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Region After Panama Canal Expansion.Transportfolio. Since the Panama Canal is scheduled to open this Sunday, June 26, we wanted to share it with you again. In fact, the battleground on which ports compete for customers will likely expand and move several hundred miles west, toward Chicago and Memphis.

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East and West Coast Ports to Battle for U.S. Region After Panama Canal Expansion

CH Robinson Transportfolio

In fact, the battleground on which ports compete for customers will likely expand and move several hundred miles west, toward Chicago and Memphis. They stand to see the greatest advantage from the Panama Canal expansion. Robinson, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion is Redrawing the Logistics Map.

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Air Cargo Got It Wright: 9 Incredible Air Cargo Facts

Freightos

4 Longest scheduled air cargo route: Dubai to Panama City (Emirates). Coming up in February 2016, Emirates are starting a regular 8,588 mi (13,821 km) service between Dubai, UAE and Panama City, Panama. Memphis International Airport comes in 2nd. The airplane, while huge, is tiny compared to the Maersk EEE.

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