Automation, I’ve been led to believe from discussions with several management sources, was not a big issue in the contract talks between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association during the past year. They tell me they feel confident about their ability to automate container terminals because of language agreed to […]
On Second Thought with Tom Nightingale In this business, we measure everything. Metrics for this, metrics for that… And, we all agree that our employees are the core of our success. However, despite our obsession with measuring, some companies still do not track one of the most important metrics of all—their staffs’ engagement with […]
Prolec GE International contracted with HLI Rail Rigging to transport electrical transformers from Apodaca, Mexico to Port Arthur, Texas. HLI transported the transformers from the Prolec factory to Laredo, Texas, and then subcontracted the transport between Laredo and Port Arthur to the Kansas City Southern Railway (KCSR). Two railcars, each carrying a […]
Camper’s World is a seller, manufacturer, and distributor of women’s apparel. On Jan. 8, 2013, Atlantic Drayage agreed to deliver a container holding 2,440 cartons of women’s clothing apparel from Newark, N.J., to Camper’s World in Hicksville, on Long Island, New York. Atlantic Drayage contracted with Port Kearny Security (PKS) to leave […]
We’ve often written within these pages about the importance of connectivity. Indeed, modern transportation and trade management software platforms are built to leverage the benefits of connecting supply chain partners easily and quickly. But they need to ensure that connectivity doesn’t hurt their operations and those of their suppliers and service providers. […]
Lumber Liquidators is strongly denying charges it sold laminate flooring from China with high levels of the chemical formaldehyde. The case, combined with an ongoing government investigation into whether the company purchased illegal wood supplies from Russia in violation of the Lacey Act, raises questions about the company’s compliance with import safety and environmental […]
Expert says global trade could underperform without proper infrastructure investment, marine terminal process optimization.
The Jamaica Customs Agency is scheduled early this year to begin using a new computer system to process shipments at the Port of Kingston. The Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA), which features a web-enabled, single window for filing all customs-related documents and automatically calculates duties to minimize errors, is designed to simplify […]
WCO offers simple technology to allow customs to make pre-arrival cargo checks.
Bigger ships bring many challenges, as well as benefits.
Recent collective bargaining between West Coast dockworkers and waterfront employers for a new contract revolved around issues such as wages, health benefits, pensions and retaining jurisdiction over chassis maintenance, but many maritime industry professionals suspect another unspoken sticking point has been the degree to which container terminals automate cranes, entry and exit gates, cargo-handling […]
SSA Marine boosts terminal productivity with conservative technology application.
S.C. port director says Southeast ports like Charleston have built-in advantages to gain market share.
World Bank suggests there are lessons to be learned from North American rail industry.
Partnership is the latest in a series of actions aimed at improving productivity at the port.
The U.S. and Brazilian governments signed a memorandum Thursday that formalizes their commitment to improving economic and commercial relations.
The logistics provider cleared a “key” regulatory approval in its proposed 100% sale to Japan Post Co.
The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers have alleged the railways surcharge on older tank cars used to move crude oil is an unfair way to raise prices.
Legislation would give Surface Transportation Board more members and additional powers.
CSX designates South Carolina industrial park as CSX Select Site, while CMA CGM appoints new shipping agent in Bahrain.
