From maritime-ceo.com, a story of the ascent and descent of Grand China Logistics. the continued low freight rates have turrned this company into an ‘integrated logistics company’.
In truth, aren’t all shipping companies always integrated shipping companies, despite what they say? It’s the only way to get the best price for your services.
Posted in 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.
Posted in Logistics, Shipping, Supply Chains
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