Category Archives: Supply Chains

‘Eurasia’ logistics hub at Le Havre

This story has both the good and bad of the Europe-Asia trade.  On the good side, there’s increased investment and opportunity in logistics with the Far East.  the hub is focused on luxury goods like wine right now!

On the bad side, at the bottom is the note that the largest shipment ever of  fake drugs was interdicted at Le Havre.  (The action had nothing to do with the ‘Eurasia’ hub.) 1.2 million doses of glucose masquerading as aspirin, from China.  It tells us we need to be ultra careful in dealings there or elsewhere, where the regulations are not so precise, perhaps, or policies not so customer-friendly.

French-Chinese businessman invests in ‘Eurasia’ logistics hub at Le Havre – Lloyd’s Loading List.

IMO | Day of the Seafarer 2013

June 25 is the day of the seafarer. It’s a day to commemorate the dedication and concern seafarers show for their customers, their world, and their fellow human beings.  IMO | Day of the Seafarer 2013.  Please comment on how seafaring has made humanity better!

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Port Strategy – Berth plan

An interesting article on the need for good data to build a berth scheduling plan that will benefit all. Another example of cooperation needed for improving efficiency and customer service at ports.

http://www.portstrategy.com/news101/port-operations/port-performance/berth-plan2