Thursday, August 18, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
The dynamism and complexity of the Asia Pacific transport and logistics market offer investors and operators the industry’s best prospects for growth and returns
Thursday, August 11, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
While the U.S. economy may be languishing in inertia, California exporters racked up their 20th consecutive month of vigorous growth in June
Monday, August 1, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
The mainstream business press is reporting that Asian financial markets are on the rebound as a consequence of news that the U.S. will avoid a default on its debt obligations. This was not the only story to celebrate this week, however.
Monday, July 11, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
U.S. exports supported an estimated 9.2 million jobs in 2010, up from 8.7 million in 2009, according to a report issued today by the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration.
Monday, June 13, 2011 · Jeff Berman
While last week’s news that the United States trade deficit headed in the right direction, trade analysts say there may be more than meets the eye
Monday, June 6, 2011 · Jeff Berman
As the 2014 deadline for the completion of the $5.25 billion Panama Canal expansion project gets closer, the ramifications it will have on supply chains and industrial real estate are abundant, according to the findings of a report issued by global real estate firm Jones Lang…
Monday, May 30, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
New research by Transport Intelligence, contained within its recent report “Financial Ratio Analysis and Benchmarking of Global Transport & Logistics Sector Leaders 2010,” reveals that the industry is still suffering the hangover from its acquisition binge of the past…
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 · Jeff Berman
Coming off of a 4 percent gain in United States-bound waterborne shipments from January to February, shipments from March to April saw a 7 percent bump with 959,364 shipments, said Panjiva. And the number of global manufacturers shipping to the U.S.—at 139,337 was up 6 percent.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Highlighting geographical proximity and improvements in transportation services, 63 percent of senior executives chose Mexico as the most attractive locale for re-sourcing manufacturing operations closer to the U.S. market, compared with just 19 percent who would re-source to…
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Americans are significantly more concerned about nearly all aspects of their security compared to six months ago, according to new research conducted by Unisys Corporation.
Monday, April 4, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Two key plants that produce 70 percent of the world’s copper-clad laminates, which have been shut since the Japan Tsunami devastated the Sendai prefecture, are hoping to re-open early this month
Friday, April 1, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Today’s announcement of an NYK Group merger is significant in and of itself, but points to another observation being made by industry analysts worldwide: the resiliency of Japan’s business culture.
Friday, April 1, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
In a move signaling renewed confidence in supply chain aggregation, two NYK Group companies –NYK Logistics (Americas) Inc. (NLA) and Yusen Air & Sea Service (U.S.A.) Inc. (YAS) – are merging.
Thursday, March 31, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
The recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan is continuing to have a profound impact on the global supply chain. This fact was not lost on mainstream news organizations, which contacted SCMR recently to gather market intelligence to share with its readers
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
TMC, a division of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., has expanded the capabilities of its Managed TMS, enabling it to offer TMS software plus managed services globally
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