Trade

A Big Fat, Wealthy Chinese Market, But You Must Produce Locally

Thursday, November 15, 2012 · Rosemary Coates most of the companies are expanding operations in China. Why? Because China is by far, the largest target market on the planet for just about everything.

Florida’s Ports Positioned for Panama Canal Expansion

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Miami-Dade County today announced that the contracting phase of its project to deepen the Port of Miami’s channel to minus 50 feet has begun

Supply Chain Managers Can Count on Ocean Carrier Comeback, Say Analysts

Saturday, October 13, 2012 · Patrick Burnson While executives in the container-shipping industry would probably like to forget 2011, the resiliency of industry players will prove itself once again, said analysts at the Boston Consulting Group.

Opportunity to Participate in World Economic Forum/World Bank survey

Thursday, October 11, 2012 · Patrick Burnson The World Economic Forum is collaborating with the World Bank on a report that will be released at its Annual Meeting in Davos in January 2013 to a varied audience of industry leaders, politicians, trade representatives and academics.

Zepol Reports U.S. Vessel Imports are Down 3 Percent

Monday, September 17, 2012 · Patrick Burnson TEU imports dropped from July to August and are slightly down from August of 2011 by 0.3 percent

The American Society of Civil Engineers Say U.S. Supply Chains at Risk

Monday, September 17, 2012 · Patrick Burnson ASCE unveiled a new economic study late last week which makes a compelling argument for seaport investment.

Ernst & Young’s Forecast Points to Slowdown in Emerging Markets

Tuesday, July 17, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Even with a slowdown in growth, BRICs are likely to weather the Eurozone crisis and will remain the engines of global growth

Supply Chain Managers Should Keep Watchful Eye on Energy

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Derik Andreoli, Ph.D.c., a senior analyst at Mercator International LLC and Logistics Management’s popular Oil & Fuel Columnist, said the volatility of energy expenses will be a given this year.

Lessons Learned By Ocean Cargo Carriers This Year

Thursday, June 21, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Today's news suggests that ocean cargo carriers have learned a few lessons that will improve their bottom lines

With Eye on Global Supply Chain, Port of LA Unveils New Budget

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 · Patrick Burnson In a preemptive move to protect its market share, the Los Angeles Harbor Commission adopted a 2012-13 fiscal year budget last week of approximately $954.1 million for the Port of Los Angeles.

Logistics in China Part 3: Determine Best Approach for Serving the Domestic Market

Thursday, May 17, 2012 · Rosemary Coates With the rise of the Chinese middle class and the enormous PRC government market, foreign companies see a huge new market opportunity to sell goods

Supply Chain Analysts Say Second Quarter May Mirror First

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Based on commentary from transportation and logistics providers’ first quarter earnings, expectations for second quarter and into third quarter are not high as many providers expect little increase in freight at best.

Supply Chain Managers Brace for Automated Commercial Environment

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 · Patrick Burnson The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America is encouraging all its members to begin integrating the ACE into their business processes.

Ocean Freight Standards Advisory Board Announces 25% Growth in Membership

Thursday, April 19, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Ocean carrier spokesmen said this demonstrates “a strong commitment” by the industry to drive major improvements in efficiency and customer experience

Panjiva reports best-ever sequential gains in March trade data for shipments and manufacturers

Thursday, April 12, 2012 · Jeff Berman Coming off a decline in global trade activity, due in part to the Chinese New Year, from January to February, things took a turn for the better from February to March, according to data from Panjiva.