Another merger in the US 3PL space.
Hong Kong’s largest 3PL is breaking into the US market with the acquisition of freight forwarder Apex Maritime
Source: Kerry Logistics acquires US forwarder and transpacific specialist Apex Maritime – The Loadstar
Posted in Ports, Shipping, Supply Chains
Tagged intermodal, Logistics, mergers, ports, Shipping
Here is an example of the difficulty of building a major infrastructure improvement, in this case, a rail line from China to Thailand and thence to Singapore. Who’s got the money?
The answer is no one; and so they can’t agree on terms that advantage all of them fairly. One interesting factor is land use rights. Thailand and Laos will not give the Chinese land development rights on each side of the rail line. Those were expected to help the Chinese pay for the route. I think those countries are right to retain their sovereignty over the land.
Source: On southwestern fringe, China’s Silk Road ambitions face obstacles | Reuters
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Posted in Rail, Strategy, Supply Chains
Tagged China, container shipping, Silk Road
Here is Dan Gilmore’s interesting comment on the Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain companies (See my earlier post.) Of course, it is all about marketing for Gartner, who makes money from consulting with these and other firms. Still, the debate over metrics is interesting, and hones our critical thinking skills.
Clearly corporate social responsibility (CSR) is increasing in importance for supply chain professionals. There is a lot of talk about it in the profession, saving energy and carbon and the like, as well as the ‘triple-E’ message of sustainability (economy, ecology, equity); customers are asking as well. It’s a good idea to use some triple-E measurement on our own supply chains.
Dissecting this Year’s List, as New Corporate Social Responsibility Factor Added to Scoring Mix
Source: Understanding the 2016 Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain Rankings
Posted in Logistics, Strategy, Supply Chains, Sustainability
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