Monthly Archives: August 2015

Logistics Mergers & Acquisitions Wave Continues

Posted on August 6, 2015 by | Leave a comment

More on M&A activity in logistics and transportation.  I was unaware of so many airline mergers. It is courtesy PwC via

Logistics Mergers & Acquisitions Wave Continues – Supply Chain 24/7.

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Tacoma, Seattle ports agree on final Northwest Seaport Alliance

Posted on August 5, 2015 by | Leave a comment

Another example of attempts at supply chain horizontal integration for planning purposes.  Various ports are getting on board.

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Tacoma, Seattle ports agree on final Northwest Seaport Alliance details | The News Tribune.

American Journal of Transportation LogoBold step: Ports of Seattle, Tacoma vote to formally launch The Northwest Seaport Alliance

Longshore and Shipping News LogoFederal Maritime Commission approves Seattle-Tacoma port alliance

Puget sound business journal LogoThe Northwest Seaport Alliance just became the third-largest cargo gateway in the U.S.

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The madness of drinking bottled water shipped halfway round the world

Posted on August 3, 2015 by | Leave a comment

Enough said!

Guardian LogoThe madness of drinking bottled water shippedhalfway round the world | Guardian Sustainable Business | The Guardian.

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