Regional cooperation is the theme of this study. That and bigger is better. It is interesting to note that they talk about evaluating ports on different standards than TEU lifts, but then go on to do just that.
Top 30 U.S. Ports: Economies of scale in play – Article from Logistics Management.
Posted in Logistics, Shipping, Supply Chains
US manufacturing going up. Look for more manufacturing in distribution centers as postponement becomes more viable. Shorter deliveries make more investment in DCs worthwhile.
http://www.mbtmag.com/news/2013/05/walmart-pushing-more-ark-product-makers?et_cid=3267750&et_rid=82459830&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fwww.mbtmag.com%2fnews%2f2013%2f05%2fwalmart-pushing-more-ark-product-makers
Posted in Logistics, Production Operations, Shipping, Strategy, Supply Chains
Another article hyping the Panama Canal. Much is about Miami. How much evidence is there that the canal will boost East Coast and Gulf trade? Smaller ships and slow steaming make the canal take longer.
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Supply Chain Digest Port Technology International Marine Link
