Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore being struck by the Dali and collapsing is an unpredictable disruption to the supply chains of several industries including automobiles, coal, and agricultural machinery. The port handles about 11 million tons of cargo per year, including automobiles, containers, coal, and farm products.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Responding to large-scale crises such as the Ebola outbreak requires government resources. In the maritime example I cited above, the lack of a centralized management strategy for our nation’s port system puts us at a competitive disadvantage. There are many other areas where a centralized strategy is needed.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2024

More Resources Home April 16, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America even during these typically slow months for air cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

In a move to reduce the size of its sprawling delivery operation amid slowing sales growth, Amazon has abandoned dozens of existing and planned facilities around the US. The bad news is that truck driver training programs are in need of more resources and instructors to handle an influx of people interested in joining the industry.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 19, 2024

Predictive Analytics For years, IoT sensors have been deployed on trucks and containers to collect data on the condition and status of cargo. Enhanced Security The recent Baltimore bridge collapse exposed a key vulnerability in maritime logistics, impacting major U.S. manufacturers, including McCormick & Co. and General Motors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 5, 2025

Hapag-Lloyd has released plans to utilize the newly developed Container Payment Portal (CPP) to accelerate cargo movement for customers and supporting terminal operators. It ensures secure, efficient, and transparent transactions, helpingHapag Lloyd’s terminal partners and customers improve cargo flow across U.S.

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