Not everyone thinks assembling big data is a good idea! Perhaps they have alternative facts.
I just subscribed to this source. Even though they do not disclose who they are, it might provide interesting information.
Labor-related concerns were cited by the Senate, but the project will likely move forward without the funding.
Source: FMC plan to develop pilot information portal fails to receive Senate funding | Supply Chain Dive
Some US ports are flourishing…
Import volumes at major container ports in the U.S. are projected to rise 4.7 percent in the first half of 2017 compared with the same period a year
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Patrick Burnson has compiled a nifty analysis of US Port import volumes, with comparisons to 2015. It shows some smaller changes in import volumes on the East Coast, and it shows Los Angeles stealing business back from Long Beach. But his points about the uncertainty created by alliance churning are good ones.
The advent of new carrier alliances and “big ship readiness” will determine which of the top ports gain share and supply chain advantages. Meanwhile, logistics managers must hedge their bets to mitigate risk and avoid relianceon a handful of key gateways.
Source: Top 30 U.S. Ports 2017: Preparing for the uncertain – Logistics Management
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Tagged alliances, big ships, container shipping, intermodal, Logistics, ocean shipping, ports, Shipping, supply chains
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