by Paul Scott Abbott Dec 18, 2015
WDS swiftly links Mexican produce with Port Manatee, U.S. consumers
WDS swiftly links Mexican produce with Port Manatee, U.S. consumers
CH Robinson’s McInerney fashions role as trendsetter in garment industry logistics
In his role as vice president of global forwarding at C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Matt McInerney stays at the cutting edge of the fast-paced garment industry, focusing on customer service while ensuring that the latest fashions adorn chic consumers.
Pipia delivers for glass manufacturer ...and thousands of Michigan orphans
Mike Pipia, global logistics manager for Auburn Hills, Mich.-based Guardian Industries Corp., may not exactly look like Santa Claus, but, for thousands of Michigan orphans and other children in need, he has been guiding the proverbial red sleigh for more than a quarter of a century.
Cement volumes on upswing, with imports soon to join mix
It is no surprise that U.S. exports of cement are on the rise with increased development in Latin America. But surprisingly, cement imports are also on the rise and Florida’s ports are the unexpected beneficiaries of this trade twist.
GCT USA’s Atkins sees Bayonne terminal as archetype in era of mega-containerships
As president of GCT USA, John Atkins puts three decades of maritime industry experience to work in overseeing a semi-automated New Jersey facility that sets a new standard for East Coast marine terminals in ability to safely and efficiently handle megaships.
MSC celebrates three decades of US containership service
Like so many visions, that of Capt. Gianluigi Aponte to bring Mediterranean Shipping Co. containership service to the United States started out small.
Port of Virginia advancing program to keep growing container volumes
The Port of Virginia’s CEO John Reinhart says in the last twenty months the Port “has changed the dialogue from survival to a dialogue of future planning, sustainability, continued economic growth…” And the timing couldn’t be better as the growth in East Coast cargo is boosting box totals.
ICL’s Kendrick readies for retirement with world’s best industry in his blood
As he transitions into retirement after nearly a half a century in the transportation business, Jan Kendrick, senior vice president for commercial at Glen Allen, Va.-based Independent Container Line, is still convinced he’s been working in the best industry in the world.
Bistate port expands impact on economies in three states
Business is up and the impact study by the New York Shipping Association Inc. (NYSA) shows impressive increases in jobs and revenue for the region.
Security attains ‘steady state’ in 14 years after 9/11 tragedy
Maritime security has reached “a steady state of new normal” in the 14 years following the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, according to the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey executive who at that time headed the agency’s port security efforts.
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