Regional cooperation is the theme of this study. That and bigger is better. It is interesting to note that they talk about evaluating ports on different standards than TEU lifts, but then go on to do just that.
Top 30 U.S. Ports: Economies of scale in play – Article from Logistics Management.
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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.
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An interesting analysis from one firm’s perspective of some of the mistakes made originally when manufacturing was outsourced to the far east and elsewhere. They failed to take into account the hidden costs. And they’re substantial!
http://m.industryweek.com/expansion-management/americas-offshoring-debacle-accounting-what-happened
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