Category Archives: Logistics

Drayage is a big concern

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?

Panama Canal won’t green shipping.

http://www.scmr.com/article/panama_canal_expansion_not_likely_to_make_shipping_green

Best US Distribution Network Designs?

Here’s one consulting group’s take on the logistics network design model. They appear to be using a gravity model similar to the one right out of Chopra and Meindl.  You can compare them to what you might get with your calculations.

Supply Chain News: What are the Best US Distribution Network Designs Based on the Number of Distribution Centers in the Network?.