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Port technology, moving up and out
Turn time is the bench mark by which ocean terminals measure efficiency. The longer it takes to move a container on or off the ship or through the facility, the costlier that unit becomes in terms of handling and vessel … Continue reading
Giving Lobster the Cold Shoulder
Summer is finally here, what better way to celebrate than with a lobster bake and what better dish to serve then fresh Maine Lobster. Over the past few years it seems that China has mirrored our taste for Maine Lobster … Continue reading
33’ Twin Trailers, the debate rolls on
Earlier this month the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) held their annual meeting with Congress to discuss various topics important to 3-PLs and cargo owners. On their agenda was the issue of nationwide approval for the use of twin 33’ trailers … Continue reading
HOS rules reviewed by Congress
There’s been a lot of discussion over the last several months on Electronic Logging Devices and the current Hours of Services regulations. One congressman has taken the issue in hand introducing HR 5417 The Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers … Continue reading
WCMTOA presents its MLK Weekend Operating Schedule
The West Coast Marine Terminal Operators Agreement (WCMTOA) has posted their gate hour schedule for the upcoming Martin Luther King weekend. Only APMT will remain closed for the entire period and as noted there will be no Saturday evening gates … Continue reading
Suakin rises from the desert
At the end of last year, Turkey made significant inroads into Sudan. Adding a military base, and pledging to resurrect the ancient seaport city of Suakin. Called “the Port of Good Hope” by the Egyptians, Suakin may once again serve … Continue reading
Logistics in the Neo-Millennium
As we spin towards the third decade or the Neo-Millennium as I call it; logistics professionals will see changes to the face of transportation un-conceived of 20 years ago. The way we physically handle cargo will go hand in hand … Continue reading
The holidays are upon us. Lights are going up all over town and the local sandlot now has trees for sale. Holiday buying and giving is in full swing and the stores are looking to increase profits through the New … Continue reading
The Jones Act: a New Face or New Fate
On September 20th Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico with Category 5 winds, knocking out power and devastating much of the island’s roads and infrastructure. Two weeks earlier, Hurricane Irma passing just north of the island also created significant damage. … Continue reading
Reflagging America
In 1960 America held 16.9 percent of the world’s tonnage with 2,926 cargo vessels and tankers, against a total capacity of 17,317 vessels worldwide. At the turn of the century that number had dropped to 282 vessels registered under the … Continue reading
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