For me, the important thing in this article is the fact that a fort operation company has decided to operate at truly long range. They participate in supply chains clear to China from Duisburg Germany. They have invested in warehouses and even make use of the trans Asian train from China.
http://www.shippingtribune.com/significant-increase-in-sales-revenue-and-profits-for-duisport-group/
Why haven’t more American port operators looked at longer range operations?
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Supply Chain Risk
Supply Chain risk comes in many forms, not just strikes, as recently on the west coast. The Houston ship channel is narrow, and a collision especially with a spill, could close it for a while.
Houston Channel Remains Closed After Ships Collide – Supply Chain 24/7.
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Thanks to Prof Richard Vaughan of USF for this info!
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Supply Chain Digest Port Technology International Marine Link
Supply Chain and Logistics 