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Maersk expanding supply chain distribution capacity in Canada

Leo Ryan | June 20, 2022 | Logistics

With supply change issues continuing to prevail in Canada, transportation providers are paying increasing attention to offering warehouse space through distribution centers to boost resiliency and competitiveness.

Time for AI to conquer freight management complexity

By Gabriel T. Ruz Jr., Chief Innovation Officer, Co-Founder & Board Member at Magaya | June 20, 2022 | Shipping Technology

The news hype about AI (artificial intelligence) and the big money investments flowing into the freight and logistics technology space seem to indicate that the industry is making great strides in adopting digitalization and using the latest forms of technology, such as AI.

Miami floral cargo pushes airport expansion

Ted Thompson, AJOT | June 17, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Driven in large part by burgeoning volumes of fresh cut flower imports, the Miami International Airport has plans to expand air cargo warehousing space.

Great Lakes ports benefiting from robust breakbulk trends

Canadian and U.S. Great Lake ports are upbeat about cargo prospects in 2022.

Bumps in the road for automakers in 2022

George Lauriat | May 18, 2022 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

It looks like 2022 is another bump in the road for global automakers as lockdowns, chip shortages, inflation, rising interest rates, the war in Ukraine and anti-globalization sentiments have combined to dampen automakers’ forecasts for the year. But now, nearly halfway through 2022, what about 2023?

Transportation and infrastructure difficulties are hobbling Canada’s forest products industry

Peter Buxbaum | May 18, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity

Supply-chain problems compromise rail service; shortage of industrial space hampers port operations.

MPV/HL sector face challenges ahead

Last year we saw the effects of pent-up demand as we moved into the post pandemic phase which overwhelmed the global container fleet and the spillover effect it had on the multipurpose vessels/heavylift (MPV/HL) sector. While the surge has seen some pullback during 2022 there remains some flashing red lights as we move into the summer.

Ukraine war clouds global steel demand prospects

Peter Buxbaum | May 18, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity

Conflict has added a large dose of uncertainty to industry projections.

Supply chain issues energize Great Lakes container developments

Leo Ryan | May 18, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Breakbulk ports in Great Lakes add new dimension to supply chain solution.

EVs and an emerging supply chain

George Lauriat | May 18, 2022 | International Trade

Russian–Ukraine conflict impacts on the auto market

George Lauriat | May 18, 2022 | International Trade

The Russian invasion of Ukraine triggered a variety of responses from supply chain providers and automakers.

Alabama, Mississippi seaports beefing up rail, roadway links

Paul Scott Abbott | May 18, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Deepwater ports of Alabama and Mississippi are busy beefing up rail and roadway connections as they look to improve the flow of burgeoning cargo volumes on and off their terminals.

Louisiana ports letting good times roll with deeper river, enhanced terminals

Paul Scott Abbott | May 18, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

True to that Cajun expression, ports of Louisiana are letting the good times roll – and, even when it means overcoming obstacles, are advancing efforts to keep the supply chain efficiently rolling along through the Pelican State for many years to come.

Texas seaports augmenting infrastructure to meet growing energy industry demands

Paul Scott Abbott | May 18, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

When folks say everything’s bigger in Texas, they might well be referring to the fact that it is the largest in land mass among U.S. states (except Alaska). But the adage is equally fitting in describing the Lone Star State’s ports, which are big and getting bigger.

Containership operators peak on a historic wave

George Lauriat | April 18, 2022 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Persistent problems in the supply chain have sparked new OSRA legislation and in the shipping industry what goes up usually comes down.

Four corners of the container

George Lauriat | April 18, 2022 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

It’s all about the container. In a sense the ship, the truck and even trains are just interchangeable pieces of the delivery system – it’s really all about getting the container from factory to warehouse and back again for reloading. A simple concept for an inherently complex business.

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