Face Masks, Zero Emission Trucks, Taking Back Market Share, Mega Container Ships and Emergency Services

At the beginning of the year, before COVID-19 had established a firm grip throughout the world, the World Economic Forum’s Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution declared, “there has never been a time of greater change for the last mile’”.

Maritime opponents of the proposed Oakland A’s baseball park and condominium complex at the Port of Oakland’s Howard Terminal vigorously contested a study, backed by the A’s, stating the Port operations would not be impacted by the proposed stadium/condominium development.

Infectious substances are classified as Dangerous Goods and therefore certain packaging and shipping regulations must be strictly followed.

Many shippers and forwarders are wondering when we might return to a “normal” market condition and there are many factors that will come in to play. One of the most significant is demand for travel.

Port of Redwood City’s Zortman says imports are down but construction demand remains strong

Jensen, who has been critical of the decision by ocean carriers to heavily invest in 18,000 TEU ships and larger says ports and terminals who upgraded to accommodate the mega-container ships are now paying the price with higher debt at a time of economic recession.

Recent US-Iran Gulf incident raises critical questions that beg answers.

Trump’s activation of Defense Production Act could expedite delivery of medical supplies, support jobs and investments in infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing and renewable energy.

Logistics professionals are invisible heroes, striving to maintain business as usual in the light of the outbreak.