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NEWS FLASH: 2M Alliance to launch new Asia-USEC service

Posted on March 31, 2016 by | Leave a comment

Via the Panama Canal.

American Shipper

Source: NEWS FLASH: 2M Alliance to launch new Asia-USEC service | AS Daily Newsletter | AS Daily | American Shipper

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Expanded Panama Canal operational by early July

Posted on March 23, 2016 by | Leave a comment

ACP, the Panama Canal Authority, says the expansion will be operational by early July.  I have not heard rates yet.  The article gives explicit sizes for vessels that can transit the new digs.

Platts

Source: Expanded Panama Canal to operational by early July: ACP official – Shipping | Platts News Article & Story

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The Panama Canal Expansion: Is it Time Versus Cost?

Posted on February 26, 2016 by | Leave a comment

Many continue to see an advantage for East coast ports due to the impending opening of the Panama Canal.  Regardless, the west coast ports need to continue their relentless drive for productivity and service to the end customer.  To know if they will succeed, see what measures they do take, and especially which ones actually improve service for the end customer, not just for ocean carriers and transport operators.

The Panama Canal expands in 2016, allowing for more and larger (post-Panamax) ships to make the passage from East Asia to the United States.

Source: The Panama Canal Expansion: Time Versus Cost Trade-Off – Supply Chain 24/7

Here’s the report:

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