by Paul Scott Abbott Mar 12, 2018
Port of Virginia advancing endeavors to build on record container volumes
With plans advancing for a wider, 55-foot-deep harbor, as well as enhanced infrastructure and systems coming online, The Port of Virginia is assertively preparing to efficiently handle even more containers from ever-larger vessels.
Retail supply chain needs vision, investment, diverse collaboration
Effective retail supply chains require a forceful vision, appropriate investment and commitment of a diverse workforce, according to presenters at a late February industry conference.
Kohl’s executive tells RILA gathering physical stores still vital to supply chain
In an era of burgeoning e-commerce, physical stores will remain vital to the retail supply chain, according to a top executive of the Kohl’s Corp. department store chain.
Kohl’s executive tells RILA gathering physical stores still vital to supply chain
In an era of burgeoning e-commerce, physical stores will remain vital to the retail supply chain, according to a top executive of the Kohl’s Corp. department store chain.
Diaz hitting Mexico-Florida homerun with World Direct Shipping success
Carlos Diaz was in the big leagues just long enough to have one MLB basehit, and now he’s knocking a metaphorical homerun as an ocean carrier executive with World Direct Shipping, a Florida-based line with an expanding presence in weekly services across the Gulf of Mexico.
Florida’s Gulf Coast seaports preparing to accommodate diverse activity growth
Seaports of Florida’s Gulf Coast are readying to handle greater activity in a variety of sectors, from support of offshore energy exploration to shipping of forest products to handling of refrigerated produce to moving more containers.
Florida East Coast ports meeting demand with enhanced facilities, deeper channels
Ports along the Atlantic Coast of Florida are continuing to meet demands of growing commerce by advancing a bevy of infrastructure enhancements, including deeper ship channels.
Optimism, concerns expressed at AAPA’s Tampa gathering
While showing optimism in general, a diverse group of ocean transportation leaders speaking at the American Association of Port Authorities’ Planning for Shifting Trade Conference have some genuine concerns as well.
Infrastructure investment urged as AAPA opens Tampa conference
Increased investment in U.S. transportation infrastructure is being urged as the American Association of Port Authorities’ 11th annual Planning for Shifting Trade Conference gets under way today [Jan. 30] in Tampa, Florida.
South Jersey Port Corp. moves ahead with bond issue, Paulsboro addition
Having opened the initial portion of its Paulsboro Marine Terminal and with a bond issue offering funding for development of the second and final phase of the facility, the South Jersey Port Corp. is well-positioned to continue to break cargo records on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River.
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