Logistics

New Maritime Chief Picked for Port of Oakland

Wednesday, January 15, 2014 · Patrick Burnson The new year looks promising for the Port of Oakland, which has just announced the hiring of a distinguished industry veteran as its Director of Maritime.

Scary Parts of International Markets

Monday, January 13, 2014 · Rosemary Coates Among the many challenges with logistics in Russia, some are unique requirements that don’t exist in other places.

Big Gains Posted By Fedex

Wednesday, December 18, 2013 · SCMR Staff Fedex reported reports that its fiscal second quarter net income increased 14 percent annually to $500 million.

WTO Delivers Good News for Supply Chain Managers

Tuesday, December 10, 2013 · SCMR Staff The World Trade Organization is the not such a dysfunctional entity after all.

Houston Hosts National Industrial Transportation League

Saturday, November 16, 2013 · SCMR Staff Houston is the tenth-largest port in the world by volume, and is playing an increasingly important role in America’s rebirth as a producer of energy-related exports.

Are Emerging Markets Still Relevant?

Thursday, October 31, 2013 · SCMR Staff Over the past few years, changing trade dynamics have placed a greater focus on emerging countries.

Armstrong & Associates Releases 3PL Guide Following CSCMP Conference

Monday, October 28, 2013 · SCMR Staff Now shippers can obtain additional perspective with The 21st edition of the leading third-party logistics providers guide, Who’s Who in Logistics.

Global Logistics Rents to Grow More than 5 Percent Annually

Wednesday, October 16, 2013 · Patrick Burnson New Prologis report points to structural drivers, recovery in operating fundamentals as key catalysts of rent growth

Material Handling & Logistics U.S. Roadmap Unveiled

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 · SCMR Staff SCMR editorial director, Bob Trebilcock, reports on new development.

Leadership Change at Port of Los Angeles

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 · SCMR Staff Now both San Pedro Bay ports are searching for executive directors.

Ports of Oakland and Long Beach Confront New Challenges

Thursday, October 3, 2013 · SCMR Staff While one port is in rapid recovery mode, the other deals with leadership void

Supply Chain Managers May Soon Be Watching Their (Container) Weight

Friday, September 13, 2013 · SCMR Staff Four global shipping industry organizations are calling on the International Maritime Organization to approve a “carefully negotiated and crafted compromise” this fall that aims to address the problem of misdeclared cargo container weights.

Remember 9/11: Supply Chain Managers Remain Vigilant

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 · Patrick Burnson New procedures, rules and regulations now in place not only serve to deter future attacks, but also provide more transparency in the supply chain.

Calgary’s Total Landed Costs Advantage

Friday, September 6, 2013 · Patrick Burnson While Calgary is known principally for its energy sector, the city is rapidly gaining recognition for advantages it offers in the supply chain management arena

Calgary’s Comeback

Thursday, September 5, 2013 · Patrick Burnson It has been nearly three months since floodwaters devastated several communities around southern Alberta in one of the largest natural disasters to ever hit the province.