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Technology drives speed, efficiencies as warehousing association turns 125

While the basic function of the warehousing industry has remained constant for more than a century, technology is facilitating speed and efficiencies that could not possibly have been imagined when the predecessor entity to the International Warehouse Logistics Association was founded in 1891.

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Industry demands spur investments in projects around central Gulf region

Port authorities and private industry alike are shelling out big bucks on projects that should help keep business on the upswing at ports throughout the central Gulf region.

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Florida Gulf Coast ports look to gain from abundant, diverse opportunities

Ports along the Florida Gulf Coast are aiming to further capitalize upon their propitious positioning close to the expanding Panama Canal, industry-rich Mexico and a Cuba that is opening to U.S. tourism and trade, as well as proximity to offshore energy activity and the Sunshine State’s own growing population base.

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‘Car guy’ Goodwin drives logistics for Volkswagen Group of America

Whether in his garage restoring a 1961 Ford Galaxie convertible or on the job as senior manager of transportation for Volkswagen Group of America Inc., self-described “car guy at heart” Scott Goodwin applies decades of automotive industry experience to ensuring quality delivery.

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Energy industries among major forces powering ports along Texas Gulf Coast

True to Texas tradition, with a boost from Eagle Ford shale play activity, energy industries are a key factor propelling growth at ports of the Lone Star State.

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IANA task force to address improving truck turn times

Through a newly formed task force, the Intermodal Association of North America is looking to help move trucks more swiftly in and out of port and intermodal terminals.

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Big River Steel’s Bula looks to leverage multiple modes for mill on Mississippi

A creative entrepreneur who loves to win, Mark Bula, chief commercial officer at Big River Steel, believes in embracing innovation and teamwork.

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Ocean carriers, ports can overcome woes, says World Shipping Council head Koch

As Christopher L. “Chris” Koch prepares to retire from his roles as president and chief executive officer of the World Shipping Council, he’s confident that global ocean carriers and seaports can work together to meet challenges.

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The Home Depot’s chief executive sees supply chain as key to customer service

The top executive of The Home Depot – Georgia’s largest public company – believes the key to customer service is having a supply chain that delivers the right product in the right quantity available for in-store pickup when a customer wants it.

East Coast ports, Caribbean, even Mexico look to gain as shippers spurn West Coast

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