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Trouble ahead for ocean container lines

Posted on April 23, 2015 | Leave a comment

Bigger ships alone won’t return the ocean carriers to profitability.  It’s going to take a supply chain approach, says BCG in their new report.

Boston Consulting Group sees trouble ahead for ocean container lines – Article from Logistics Management.

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Logistics Management’s 31st Annual Salary Survey: Work Smart, Earn More – Supply Chain 24/7

Posted on April 23, 2015 | Leave a comment

It’s always a good idea to keep track of the salaries logistics professionals are earning.

The annual survey from logistics management is a good source.

http://www.supplychain247.com/article/logistics_managements_31st_annual_salary_survey_work_smart_earn_more

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Mega-Ships and Mega-Problems

Posted on April 23, 2015 | Leave a comment

Very large ships are part of a system.  Changing the ship size radically affects many other parts of the system, such as which ports are usable.

Container Shipping Today: Mega-Ships and Mega-Problems.

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