American Global Logistics

MARCH 5, 2024

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. The Panama Canal Authority is working to address the congestion.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2015

speed, simplicity and predictability of formalities) by border control agencies, including customs; Quality of trade and transport related infrastructure (e.g., ports, railroads, roads, information technology); Ease of arranging competitively priced shipments; Competence and quality of logistics services (e.g., This should put U.S.

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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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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

JULY 21, 2014

Several key threats are noteworthy: Competition: Panama Canal expansion: it's expected to be completed in 2015; there's already been some debate about how it will affect LA, for instance, an LA Times article in 2011 predicted a 25% decrease in business for LA. Nicaragua is considering building its own canal.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 4, 2014

The expansion of Panama has shifted shipments from West Coast to East Coast, but only Norfolk and Baltimore can handle these larger ships – and this will result in longer berths where will the funding be coming from for these port expansions – and it is something that is happening, but we aren’t sure how to handle it.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2015

I know the work of producing such high quality work takes much time and effort, and just wanted you to know it is appreciated. The Panama Canal Expansion: The Impact on Logistics Strategies and Operations (2,057 views). All the best, and please keep up the great work. – Ben W. What Are Other Shippers Doing?

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Precoro

MARCH 22, 2023

When customers expect a certain level of quality and price and count on a certain delivery speed, any deviation might seriously discourage them. Going even further, sourcing from multiple suppliers gives the buying company the freedom to prioritize different qualities based on current needs.

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