by Paul Scott Abbott Apr 14, 2015
Burton Snowboards’ Forey coolly shreds global supply chain for specialty retailer
In snowboarding parlance, one might say that Missy Forey shreds the supply chain, intensely and adeptly maneuvering the gnarliest of challenges.
Global logistics exec urges industry not to let ‘good crisis go to waste’
Opening the Georgia Logistics Summit, the top supply chain executive of a major food products marketer says the recent West Coast port congestion crisis provides an opportunity for improvement that should not be missed.
Alpine Fresh’s Yager sees South Florida as hub for Latin American produce trade
As co-founder and chief executive officer of Miami-based produce leader Alpine Fresh Inc., Walter Yager has, over the past 27 years, learned the value of listening – an appreciation he passes along to future generations through coaching youth baseball.
East Coast sees ‘land of opportunity’ In wake of West Coast port concerns
East Coast ports look to see significant long-term container volume growth in the wake of West Coast labor and congestion issues, according to opening session speakers at the JAXPORT Logistics & Intermodal Conference.
Florida Atlantic Coast ports prepare to handle increasing cargo volumes
In anticipation of the expanded Panama Canal opening to bigger ships in 2016, plus keeping an eye on potential Cuba trade opportunities, officials of ports along Florida’s Atlantic Coast are advancing a plethora of projects to efficiently handle increasing cargo activity.
Powell shares pride in family business, extends tradition as NCBFAA president
In his roles as president of CH Powell Co. and president of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Geoffrey C. “Geoff” Powell carries on a family tradition built on collaboration and respect.
Ports of Florida and beyond must ready to handle ever-increasing waves of cargo
Bigger ships delivering larger waves of cargo pose significant challenges for ports and connective infrastructure, according to industry leaders gathered recently in Tampa, Fla.
FECR’s Hertwig sees railroad’s evolution mirroring expanding role for Florida ports
James R. Hertwig envisions Florida East Coast Railway continuing to grow as more freight converts from roads to rails and as greater cargo volumes shift to Sunshine State ports from elsewhere up the East Coast and even the West Coast.
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