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Darren Prokop

Darren Prokop is a Professor of Logistics in the College of Business and Public Policy at the University of Alaska Anchorage. He received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Manitoba in 1999. Prior to his academic career Darren Prokop worked in government as an economist and in the private sector in inventory planning.
Apr - 2021 -
21 April
Darren Prokop

Viewpoint: Settling for general average

Evergreen should decide whether to leave the containers on board the vessel or come up with a way to transfer them.

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Mar - 2021 -
24 March
Darren Prokop

Viewpoint: Buy American — by choice

Fewer options means less competition and less incentive to control costs.

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Feb - 2021 -
17 February
Darren Prokop

Viewpoint: Bruises for Alaska cruises

The United States and Canada should do more talking and less unilateral banning and canceling.

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Jan - 2021 -
27 January
Darren Prokop

Commentary: Crude oil tankers on hold

Short of a conflict in the Middle East and its adjacent shipping lanes, it is hard to see a spike in tanker spot rates in the near term.

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13 January
Darren Prokop

Commentary: Electronic bills of lading necessary but not sufficient

An electronic bill of lading must be in a format that ensures interoperability across multiple user interfaces.

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Dec - 2020 -
23 December
Darren Prokop

Commentary: Adding COVID-19 vaccines to the holiday rush

With vaccines in tow, the transportation industry will deliver a lot of much-needed holiday cheer over the next few weeks.

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09 December
Darren Prokop

Commentary: Choppy skies post-Brexit

Beyond the EU, the U.K. will have to busy itself establishing bilateral air service agreements with other countries as well.

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Nov - 2020 -
25 November
Darren Prokop

Commentary: Is fuel efficiency a bad thing?

While each fuel-efficient conveyance may consume less fuel per mile, the cost savings may induce more miles to be driven.

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10 November
Darren Prokop

Commentary: Another iron link for USMCA?

A railroad from Mexico’s Port of Mazatlan to Winnipeg, Manitoba, would require enhanced container-handling facilities at both sites.

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Oct - 2020 -
22 October
Darren Prokop

Commentary: Data sharing offers limited customer service

In assessing customer service in transportation, data is necessary but not sufficient.

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