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Panama: The Logistics Engine of Latin America with Demo Perez

The Logistics of Logistics

Demo Perez and Joe Lynch discuss Panama: the logistics engine of Latin America. Demo is a Founding Partner and Chief Commercial Officer of IPL Group , a Panama based 3PL that helps companies expand their business into the Latin American market by simplifying order fulfillment and regional distribution.

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7 Reasons Panama is the Latin American Supply Chain Capital with Demo Perez

The Logistics of Logistics

00:51] Tell us about yourself and what you do in Panama. I was born and raised in Panama and manage a 3PL. My main role is to promote the hub that Panama offers to the world. [02:19] 03:52] You’re the General Manager of Logistics Services Panama. Panama is becoming more interesting, and not only for the US. [10:40]

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

I also laugh when newscasters quip, “Just move west coast ships through the Panama Canal…” With new locks in 2016, the Panama Canal is able to handle vessels with an overall length of 366 m (1201 feet), 49 meters beam (increased by the Canal Authority effective 1 June 2018 to 51.25 Increase in Size of Ocean Carriers.

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Panama Canal Expansion Boosts Freight in an Unexpected Place

DAT Solutions

The Panama Canal opened a new lane for larger ships this week, and East Coast ports have been expanding efforts to attract Asian imports that would otherwise arrive on the West Coast. Expansion at the Panama Canal, pictured above, has led to a business boom in South Carolina. Photo by Stan Shebs. ” The rates are also trending up.

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How manufacturers and distributors can mitigate disruption in the global supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

There’s no doubt that the pandemic, with its harsh lockdowns and impact on economies worldwide, has played a dramatic role in the supply chain disruptions being experienced by manufacturers. This is to avoid more costly routes such as the Panama Canal or taking the long haul around the tip of Africa or South America.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

Full-to-bursting warehouses means fewer orders for manufacturers, which translates into lower levels of business activity and, ultimately, weaker growth. The massive pileup is a result of water conservation measures the Panama Canal Authority deployed in late July due to drought. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS

TMC

New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS.Connect by TMC. When the expanded Panama Canal opened this June, a new set of routes became available for shippers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs). As described in my previous blog post , the enlarged Panama Canal can handle container ships up to 13,000 TEUs in size.

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