I am not sure we need it in the short run, but large infrastructure projects sometimes dramatically reshape economies over a long period. This may simply be due to ‘inflation’– projects will be vastly more expensive and complex later on.
$8 Billion Suez Canal Expansion That the Shipping World May Not Need – Supply Chain 24/7.
Another example of attempts at supply chain horizontal integration for planning purposes. Various ports are getting on board.
Tacoma, Seattle ports agree on final Northwest Seaport Alliance details | The News Tribune.
Bold step: Ports of Seattle, Tacoma vote to formally launch The Northwest Seaport Alliance
Federal Maritime Commission approves Seattle-Tacoma port alliance
The Northwest Seaport Alliance just became the third-largest cargo gateway in the U.S.
Port Technology reports that shipping companies are not buying as many containers as before. maybe it’s temporary, maybe an attempt to get other parties to buy them..
Supply Chain Digest Port Technology International Marine Link
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