by Matt Miller Oct 22, 2018
Cold storage yields are big inducement for investors
The cold storage business is hot and money is flowing into companies and warehouse development.
An interview with Fred Boehler, Americold Realty Trust
In 2013, Fred Boehler joined Americold Realty Trust, the world’s largest owner of temperature-controlled warehouses, as executive vice president and chief operating officer, after years spent in logistics with the supermarket retailer Supervalu and the bookstore chain Borders.
Auto parts suppliers already experiencing disruption from tariffs
Auto parts represent a significant part of the $200 billion worth of Chinese goods that are now under tariff. So what happens to the global auto parts supply chain if the tariffs continue for a protracted period…
The Iranian sanctions have widespread impact on project industry
Washington’s re-imposing of sanctions on Iran has businesses confused with what constitutes a violation. Particularly, hard hit is the petroleum industry and the related project sector.
Multi-billion dollar pipeline projects battle to stay on track
Pipelines are multi-billion dollar projects spanning thousands of miles. But beyond the miles and money, there are geopolitical considerations that can stop up a pipe project of any size.
Is US trucking reaching the tipping point?
The U.S. trucking industry is under stress, that’s a given. Driver shortages, ELD regulations, traffic congestion, environmental standards, safety and a boom in demand are just a few of the stress points facing the trucking industry. Is technology the answer: maybe… or maybe not.
Digitalization of airfreight
German startup Cargo.One is attempting to digitize the airfreight market with a booking platform linking forwarders to carriers.
The digitalization of block and tackle shipping
Alexander Varvarenko, managing director of the bulk shipping company Varamar, is bringing digitalization to bulk shipping. The process is new and uncertain waters for a block and tackle industry that still uses words like ‘steamship lines’ to define its business. But is digitalization the next “Malcolm Maclean” moment in shipping history?
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