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New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS

TMC

New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS.Connect by TMC. When the expanded Panama Canal opened this June, a new set of routes became available for shippers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs). As described in my previous blog post , the enlarged Panama Canal can handle container ships up to 13,000 TEUs in size.

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10 Disruptive Issues in the Supply Chain

American Global Logistics

Enduring Drought Disrupts Panama Canal Navigation The Panama Canal is a vital shipping route that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Drought and congestion at the Panama Canal have significantly impacted shippers. At present, shipping through the canal has declined by 36%. Delays have led to higher costs for goods.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

However, in a blow to the autonomous trucking industry, the California Senate passed a bill Monday that requires a trained human safety operator to be present any time a self-driving, heavy-duty vehicle operates on public roads in the state. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has suspended bookings for super vessels through Sept.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 16-20, 2017)

Talking Logistics

during my three presentations. I even participated in a Facebook Live interview following my keynote presentation: Exhausting, yes, but also a great learning and networking opportunity. Expanded Panama Canal sets record cargo tonnage in FY17 (Seatrade Marine News). 36: the number of hours I spent on the ground in Chile.

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Red Sea Shipping Disruption- Developments and Indicators

Supply Chain Matters

Business media has further reinforced that at same time, the Panama Canal , which is the globe’s other key transit route, continues to deal with restraining daily transit levels because of low water levels brought about by severe drought. That is in the light of expected excess shipping vessel capacity available in 2024.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

In reality, appointment and price systems must be used to control capacity for interoceanic canals like the Panama and Suez. The four most significant interoceanic passes in the globe are the Strait of Hormuz, the Strait of Malacca, the Suez Canal, and the Strait of Panama. Potential for closure or interruption. meters in 2001.

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10 Ins and Outs for Supply Chain Risk Management in 2024

Resilinc

Diversify your supplier base Single sourcing presents a huge risk for companies in all industries, especially as geopolitical disruptions are on the rise. Already this year: The Red Sea Shipping Crisis has sent shockwaves across the global supply chain The Panama Canal is still experiencing a massive drought Japan faced a 7.6