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The Panama and Suez Canals: A Guide for Importers Navigating These Supply Chain Disruptions

Dedola Global Logistics

Two major maritime routes – the Panama and Suez Canals – face unique challenges that continue to reshape the landscape of international trade and logistics. The Panama Canal’s Present Challenge The Panama Canal handles 3% of global maritime volumes and 46% of volumes from North East Asia to the US East Coast.

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New Paper in American Journal of Transportation and Logistics

Supply Chain and Logistics

The paper is based on a presentation made at the International Association of Maritime Economists’ … Continue reading → My colleague and I and a student recently published a new paper in the American Journal of Transportation and Logistics. You can see it below.

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Logistics Matters with DC Velocity featuring Mary Murphy

Blue Grace Logistics

In this week’s episode of Logistics Matters with DC Velocity , our guest is Mary Murphy , senior director of managed logistics strategy for BlueGrace Logistics. It looks like it will be maritime operations. She discusses the rise in fuel prices caused by supply chain issues, inflation, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Logistics Unleashed: Unveiling the Most Pivotal Events that Shaped its Development

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The Hanseatic League: Maritime Mastery During the Middle Ages, the Hanseatic League, a confederation of merchant guilds, became a driving force in European trade. Their extensive network of ports, warehouses, and trading posts revolutionized maritime logistics. References: Ballou, R. Business Logistics Management. Cengage Learning.

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Is bigger always better – Economies of scale and gigantism in shipping

Shipping and Freight Resource

The emergence of colossal vessels along primary routes has led to the resultant cascade of maritime traffic along secondary and tertiary routes. Few ports presently have the infrastructure capabilities or land side superstructures required in accommodating container vessels of immense proportions. A Shifty Scale? Conclusion.

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First shipment expected on ‘Brexit-busting’ route

Logistics Business Magazine

The route has been established by maritime and transport specialist, United Seaways. ” United Seaways has also announced the appointment of Amine Laghidi as Board Member in charge of strategy, public affairs, maritime and foreign trade.

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Decarbonise UK Freight Transport Sector

Logistics Business Magazine

The end of project report released today by the Decarbonising UK Freight Transport (DUKFT) Network, suggest several ways to overcome the chicken-and-egg problems associated with decarbonising road, rail and maritime freight transport.