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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.

Hanjin Bankruptcy Poses New Challenges for Global Supply Chain Managers

Thursday, September 1, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping will have supply chain managers scrambling for transport alternatives during Peak Season, as global seaports also struggle to find ways of mitigating the impact of this colossal event.

GCCA Report Shows Continuous Growth in Cold Storage Capacity Worldwide

Monday, August 29, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The 2016 Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Global Cold Storage Capacity Report showed that cold storage capacity has experienced steady growth since 2014, the last time the survey was conducted.

Interview: John C. Langley Shares Views on 3PL Marketplace

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The 3PL arena is booming. But what does that mean for today's supply chain manager. C. John Langley Jr., Ph.D., who serves as a director of development at the Center for Supply Chain Research at the Smeal College of Business at Pennsylvania State University shares his…

FM Global Breaks Ground on Unique Loss Prevention Training Center in Singapore

Monday, August 22, 2016 · Patrick Burnson FM Global, one of t­he world's largest commercial and industrial property insurers, today broke ground on the construction of a new loss prevention training and operations center, located in the Singapore Science Park

Global Shipper’s Forum Seeks End to Ocean Cargo Surcharges

Tuesday, August 16, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Global Shipper Forum (GSF) members have joined forces and announced a plan to put a stop to shipping surcharges.

Time For Asia’s Ports to Rebuild

Monday, August 15, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Declining freight volumes and reconfigured container vessel deployments may give Asia's ports time to regroup, say industry analysts, who add that investment in infrastructure is badly needed.

Global Retail Supply Chains Remain Healthy

Saturday, August 6, 2016 · Patrick Burnson While many managers feared that post-Brexit anxiety would erode consumer confidence, global markets continue to grow with existing trade agreements taking hold. Will free market forces simply prevail without any new ones?

Deloitte Poll Finds Room for Improvement in Third-Party Assurance Programs

Thursday, August 4, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The use of outsourcing is steadily increasing, driving a growing need for the sharing of risk and performance reporting between outsource service providers and customers.

Will Free Trade Survive the Election?

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 · Andrew Lubin One wonders if Most Favored Nation status will survive.

3PL Market is Expected to Reach $1Billion by 2022 Says Allied Market Research

Monday, August 1, 2016 · Patrick Burnson According to new research report published by Allied Market Research, titled the global third party logistics market is expected to reach $1,110 billion, registering a CAGR of 5.16% during the forecast period 2016-2022.