Dutch storm surge expertise helps Louisiana, Texas, New York and New Jersey
The $165 million Seabrook Floodgate Complex, completed in 2012, protects New Orleans by reducing storm surge entering from Lake Pontchartrain. (Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
Pallet flow rack can be a warehouse manager’s best friend
When properly designed to meet the specific inventory and storage requirements, pallet flow racks maximize storage space and improve shipping logistics.
Autonomous and Electric Powered Yara Birkleland Will Be Delivered in 2020
The Yara Birkleland, expected to be delivered in 2020, will be the first autonomous and all electric powered container ship in the world, according to Morten Stanger, vice president of marketing for Norway-based Kongsberg.
Southwest Airlines Air Cargo Update
Steve Langhart, Director of Cargo Sales for Southwest Airlines, was the guest speaker at the June meeting of the JFK Air Cargo Association.
Global Almond Industry Has Projected CAGR of More Than 7% Through 2028
According to a report issued by Market.us in Jan 2019, the global almond industry is expected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during the next eight years (through 2028).
Agricultural Transportation Coalition Annual Meeting, Tacoma WA June 11-14
There were several themes and common issues affecting competitiveness raised by Ag shippers at the Agricultural Transportation Coalition annual meeting in Tacoma June 11-14.
New Global Leadership Roles for Aviation and Marine Lines of Business at AGCS
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) is rearranging roles in the management team of its Specialty business segment.
Port of Redwood City’s Zortman plans for new business & more dredging
Kristine Zortman, executive director, Port of Redwood City says that the Port needs to increase dredging and develop new markets to expand on its construction materials and scrap metals business.
US Ag exports undermined by 2019 flooding and inland waterway closures
Catastrophic flooding in 2019 is slowing or stopping barge traffic along the Mississippi, Missouri and Arkansas rivers and adversely impacting farmers and exports.
Acquisition of Panalpina by DSV market changing for air cargo industry
The new DSV-Panalpina is now the second largest air forwarder in the world behind DHL. Will the hookup trigger more mega-mergers in the highly fragmented air cargo handling industry?

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