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Global Giants: ICAT Moves the World’s Largest Cargo with Chris Cser

The Logistics of Logistics

Founded in 1992 in Baltimore, ICAT Logistics has expanded across the United States and Europe, specializing in handling unusual, high-value, and oversized freight that often falls outside the scope of standard containerized shipping. The most efficient modes of transport. Their team always finds a way to get the job done.

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Port of Baltimore to Reopen

Supply Chain Matters

A little over eight weeks since a container ship slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge spanning an entrance to the Port of Baltimore , the main channel is on track to open by the end of May. Three other temporary channels are now open for ship traffic to this port. ” Potential Cause U.S. All rights reserved.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse- A Reminder of Supply Chain Risk

Supply Chain Matters

A day has passed after a container ship lost power and crashed into a support pylon of Baltimore, Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning hours of March 26. miles to partially collapse into the Patapsco River that leads to the Port of Baltimore. The collision caused this massive bridge spanning 1.6

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This Week in Logistics News (October 14-18, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Free-Shipping Offers Abound This Holiday Season, According To Shop.Org. BMW to Mazda Imports Slowed as Strike Shuts Baltimore Port ( Bloomberg ). and “What is a transportation provider?” It’s no secret that many of our roads and bridges are in disrepair, but what impact is that having on your transportation budget?

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Container Ship Disaster Averted- Similar Causation?

Supply Chain Matters

Last week, a large container ship lost control of its engines and narrowly averted another disaster thanks to quick thinking of on-board personnel and local maritime officials. miles to partially collapse into the Patapsco River and subsequently closed the Port of Baltimore. The ship was eventually ordered by the U.S.

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Transportation Strategy in a Constrained Infrastructure: 30th SCRC Meeting Kicks Off Today

Supply Chain View from the Field

The 30 th SCRC meeting kicked off today with a theme on “Transportation Strategy in an Infrastructure Constrained Environment”. This is a theme that was discussed a year ago at a conference in DC on Transportation Infrastructure, over coffee with William Lucas from Caterpillar. It is also happening at border crossings such as Mexico.

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Allianz Safety and Shipping Review- The Good and Not Good

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights for the recently released Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2024 Report. Safety and Shipping Review 2024 Report Global commercial and specialty insurance provider Allianz Commercial has released its annual review of trends and developments in global shipping and safety.