Transloading Growing Faster Than U.S. Imports | Data In Motion.
It is interesting that it pays to transload from 40′ to 53′ containers when goods reach the US for distribution here. Another reason why Chicago is a center. If the goods can go by rail across the country in their marine containers and then be transloaded it saves a long haul truck run.
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Port of Long Beach addresses drayage concerns at IAPH – Article from Logistics Management.
Port drayage is still a thorny issue, and chassis management is a big deal. It’s desirable to have a ‘gray’ fleet which can be shared by all, from a cost and utilization perspective, but how do the owners get compensated?
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An interesting post from the Operations Room written by Jan van Mieghem. Amazon delivering fresh groceries? And why is having groceries delivered greener than going to the store?
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Supply Chain Digest Port Technology International Marine Link
Supply Chain and Logistics 