Ray Greer, President of BNSF Logistics, is positioning the 3PL subsidiary of the rail company owned by Berkshire Hathaway to become a global leader in the project cargo sector. He wants BNSF Logistics to capitalize on the “industrial renaissance taking hold around the world.”
In 2016 the bridge linking Hong Kong with the Chinese city of Zhuhai in the Pearl River Delta region will be complete. The $10 billion bridge has been called “the bridge to China” a figurative as well as literal description. But above all Hong Kong hopes it is the bridge to a new prosperity as the region moves up the economic value chain.
The Lacey Act, which was originally designed to protect US wildlife and habitats, six years ago, was expanded to the importation of illegally harvested lumber. The legislation now is one of the most complex and potentially hazardous for US buyers of forest products – just ask Lumber Liquidators.
While there are still issues surrounding the project, construction on the long sought and much debated “Southern Corridor” gas pipeline project from Azerbaijan to Italy will begin next year. But the Southern Corridor is just one play in Europe’s pipeline politics.
The problems associated with chassis are legendary. But as the ocean carriers exit the business, new business is emerging.
As Ukraine moves to realign trade, its transport and logistics become a major focus, and a major concern. Roads are decrepit; airports lack capacity and rail is outdated. Ports are improving, but still require substantial work to be competitive. Intermodal bottlenecks remain chronic. Safety records are dismal.
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