Not everyone thinks assembling big data is a good idea! Perhaps they have alternative facts.
I just subscribed to this source. Even though they do not disclose who they are, it might provide interesting information.
Labor-related concerns were cited by the Senate, but the project will likely move forward without the funding.
Source: FMC plan to develop pilot information portal fails to receive Senate funding | Supply Chain Dive
Patrick Burnson has compiled a nifty analysis of US Port import volumes, with comparisons to 2015. It shows some smaller changes in import volumes on the East Coast, and it shows Los Angeles stealing business back from Long Beach. But his points about the uncertainty created by alliance churning are good ones.
The advent of new carrier alliances and “big ship readiness” will determine which of the top ports gain share and supply chain advantages. Meanwhile, logistics managers must hedge their bets to mitigate risk and avoid relianceon a handful of key gateways.
Source: Top 30 U.S. Ports 2017: Preparing for the uncertain – Logistics Management
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Good article on the effects of larger box ships (which are calling at fewer ports). The hinterland infrastructure is going to have to adjust. I don’t think the ocean carriers are going back to smaller ships. The big ones are just too efficient to give up.
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Tagged alliances, big ships, container shipping, disruption, infrastructure, intermodal, Logistics, maritime, mergers, ocean shipping, ports, Shipping, ships, supply chains, transportation
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