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Fitch: U.S. Ports Exposed to Supply Chain Managers Via Terminal Operators

Monday, October 31, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Hanjin Shipping's and Outer Harbor Terminal's (OHT) bankruptcies this year have raised questions about the legal separation of joint venture terminal operators that are often lease counterparties for U.S. ports, Fitch Ratings says.

New Avenues for Growth That Also Generate High Returns Exist for Supply Chain Partners

Wednesday, October 19, 2016 · SCMR Staff
By Focusing on the Right Success Factors, Transportation and Logistics Companies Can Achieve Profitable Growth, Says BCG Report

Quarterly Air Cargo Market Update: Part III

Friday, October 14, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Another sobering note was sounded when Airports Council International (ACI) released the latest edition of the World Airport Traffic Forecasts (WATF) 2016–2040 in Montreal last month, confirming that the weakened global economy and a sluggish global trade environment were…

Quarterly Air Cargo Market Update: Part II

Friday, October 14, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Tailwinds that used to propel global trade and air cargo volumes are likely to be much weaker in the future than they were in the past

Quarterly Air Cargo Market Update: Part I

Friday, October 14, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
While load factors for most of 2016 remained historically low – thereby keeping yields under pressure – industry analysts forecast a “soft turnaround” in final quarter. Regulatory obstacles and trade barriers must be addressed before logistics managers see any…

Clinton or Trump on Global Trade?

Monday, October 10, 2016 · Rosemary Coates
The Republican Party was always noted for being pro-trade, but with Trump as the GOP leader, it seems the GOP is becoming the anti-trade party.

Measuring the Human Toll Taken By Hanjin’s Insolvency

Tuesday, October 4, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The human toll of Hanjin's financial catastrophe is much worse for the seafarers still held hostage by the company

Supply Chain Leaders Urged to Embrace Climate Change Solutions

Monday, October 3, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
At this time last year, we examined the worsening conditions in global supply chains brought about by dramatic shifts in climate patterns. Industry analysts maintain that it's not too late to reverse the trend.

IoT Will Be Hot Topic in 2017

Thursday, September 29, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
“The internet of things is transforming business models among all sizes around the world”

Research: World-Class Procurement Organizations Embrace Digital Transformation

Monday, September 26, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
World-Class Procurement Orgs Spend Less, Operate With Fewer Staff While Generating More Than Twice the Return on Investment

American Airlines Cargo Continues Enhancing Cold-Chain Program

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Finalizes Agreement for Global Pharmaceutical Handling Certification

Shedding Some Light on Current State of Transpacific Shipping

Monday, September 12, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain and global logistics managers faced with finding space during the peak crush season may find some relief from 2M Alliance members Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). Both carriers announced last week that they are launching new weekly services in…

Cold Chain Gains Traction in Emerging Markets

Friday, September 9, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The 2016 Global Cold Chain Alliance Global Cold Storage Capacity Report shows that warehouse capacity has experienced steady growth since 2014

Hanjin: A Direct Hit, Plus Collateral Damage

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 · Andrew Lubin
It's a new and ugly world in international trade today. Hanjin Shipping's receivership and bankruptcy filing suddenly exposed how flimsy is the world of shipping alliances and just-in-time supply chain management.

Even a Little Bug Can Take A Bite Out of Effective Supply Chains

Tuesday, September 6, 2016 · Michael Gravier
While Zika continues to dominate the news in the U.S., it's recently been put under the microscope when it comes to its impact on the global supply chain.
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