by Paul Scott Abbott Mar 10, 2015
Powell shares pride in family business, extends tradition as NCBFAA president
In his roles as president of CH Powell Co. and president of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Geoffrey C. “Geoff” Powell carries on a family tradition built on collaboration and respect.
Ports of Florida and beyond must ready to handle ever-increasing waves of cargo
Bigger ships delivering larger waves of cargo pose significant challenges for ports and connective infrastructure, according to industry leaders gathered recently in Tampa, Fla.
FECR’s Hertwig sees railroad’s evolution mirroring expanding role for Florida ports
James R. Hertwig envisions Florida East Coast Railway continuing to grow as more freight converts from roads to rails and as greater cargo volumes shift to Sunshine State ports from elsewhere up the East Coast and even the West Coast.
NRF’s Gold sees collaboration as critical for retailers navigating the US supply chain
Collaboration not just between retailers and their respective transportation providers but also collectively as shippers is becoming increasingly essential, according to Jonathan Gold, vice president of supply chain and customs policy at the National Retail Federation.
Shippers face slew of issues across modes, with few solutions, Jump Start speakers say
Attendees of SMC3’s Jump Start 2015 Conference have left Atlanta with the feeling that there may be no easy answers to the manifold concerns facing the U.S. freight transportation industry.
Long-term highway bill unlikely by June 1, Tampa conferees say
Congress isn’t apt to pass a long-term surface transportation funding bill by June 1, according to several officials taking part Jan. 29-30 in a conference co-sponsored by the American Association of Port Authorities and the Transportation Research Board, in cooperation with the U.S. Maritime Administration.
Lafevers puts Cordele Intermodal Services on track, offering link with Port of Savannah
As president and chief executive officer of Cordele Intermodal Services Inc., Jonathan Lafevers leads one of the fastest-growing U.S. inland ports – a privately funded facility that he believes offers an ideal pivot point for shippers.
True to family farm roots, Sorbello works hardgrowing Mullica Hill’s success, promoting Philly
Growing up on a family farm in South Jersey, Fred Sorbello learned early about the value of hard work, respect and reaching for the proverbial stars.
Industry partners to assist victims of flooding in India
The holidays are a time for giving, and no one knows this better than Baltimore area shipping industry leaders whose benevolent efforts are helping victims of the floods that devastated India’s Kashmir region in September.
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