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Supply Chain Management Risk in Martime Sector May Ramp Up

Thursday, May 14, 2015 · Patrick Burnson American Institute of Marine Underwriters are concerned about new areas of risk on the High Seas

More Trouble Ahead for Flags of Convenience

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 · Patrick Burnson If the shipping community needed one more reason for eliminating “Flags of Convenience,” this may certainly be the one demanding our immediate attention.

Ocean Carrier and Terminal Ops Collaboration Remain Key Concern for Supply Chain Managers

Monday, April 27, 2015 · Patrick Burnson In this exclusive interview with Navis senior vice president, Andy Barrons, SCMR presents an overview of the recently-concluded Navis World 2015 in San Francisco.

The Boston Consulting Group Issues “Reality Check” for Container Lines

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Container lines must accelerate their internal-transformation efforts and extract more value from their alliances in order to restore profitability, according to a new report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Port of Oakland Reports Less Congestion

Thursday, April 2, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Port officials said most ships are in-and-out of Oakland within two days.

Navis World 2015 Examines Complexity of Port and Terminal Operations

Tuesday, March 31, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Despite great strides in mechanization and technology, many U.S. ports and terminals remain challenged by political conflicts, internecine competition, and internal communication issues.

Global Seaport Terminal Operators Urged to “Be Bold”

Monday, March 30, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Supply chain managers reliant on global ocean carrier cargo services will be watching developments now underway in San Francisco this week with great interest.

“Smart” Containers Signal Another New Trend

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 · Patrick Burnson French liner CMA CGM has increased its capital investment in the TRAXENS startup as it strives to introduce the industry’s first containers equipped with tracking sensors.

Restoring West Coast Ocean Cargo Service May Be Costly Proposition

Tuesday, March 3, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Expected post-Lunar New Year cargo growth will accelerate equipment, cargo handling and other costs going forward.

SoCal Ports Getting Real About Collaboration

Monday, March 2, 2015 · Patrick Burnson It is indeed heartening to see how the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are working together to ensure the West Coast remains the nation’s premier ocean cargo destination.

Just Don’t Go – Wait Until After Chinese New Year

Thursday, February 12, 2015 · Rosemary Coates Every year, about this time, I try to remind all of my clients to pay extra attention to shipments coming from China.

Flags of Convenience Pose New Danger With “Floating Armories”

Monday, January 12, 2015 · Patrick Burnson A new threat posed by “flags of convenience” vessels surfaced recently with news that floating armories – ships carrying military weapons and ammunition – are proliferating at an alarming rate.

Cuba Not Likely to Engage U.S. Supply Chain Managers Soon

Wednesday, December 24, 2014 · Patrick Burnson The joint announcement between the U.S. and Cuba signaling a limited warming of bilateral relations may have broader supply chain implications. But analysts tell managers here that several barriers exist before the communist nation can play a key roll as a Caribbean Basin hub.

New Challenge For Transpacific Supply Chain Managers:  “Congestion” Charges

Monday, November 17, 2014 · SCMR Staff A number of container lines operating between the U.S. and Asia say they intend to implement congestion charges of up to $1,000 per 40-foot container (FEU) for cargo moving via U.S. West Coast ports, effective November 17, 2014, in response to labor-related terminal delays.

Supply Chain Managers Face Dockside “Slowdowns” Staged by Dockside Labor

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 · SCMR Staff Despite assurances that The International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) has been negotiating in good faith for a new contract, the ports of Seattle and Tacoma are reporting labor “slowdowns” in recent weeks.