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Complete coverage of the latest Material Handling technologies with a focus on plastic and nestable pallet totes and wire and mesh bulk containers.
Ocean cargo: Port of Los Angeles gets “Tiger” grant to expand rail project
Posted 10/21 · 08:54 AM · LM Editorial
The port, along with 41 other capital construction projects and 33 planning projects in 40 states, received funding from $600 million awarded nationwide.
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Trade among Asia nations may transform global supply chain
Posted 10/20 · 08:37 AM · LM Editorial
While U.S. shippers have yet to measure Intra-Asia trade will have on their sourcing strategies, one prominent ocean liner executive maintains that it will be significant
The Panama Canal Authority and Algeciras Bay Port Authority sign MOU
Posted 10/06 · 02:33 PM · LM Editorial
The memorandum of understanding will establish a strategic partnership to promote international commerce and logistic activities
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Reusable containers: Putting a cap on your container needs
Posted 10/06 · 08:18 AM · MMH Editorial
CAPS does for reusable containers what CHEP does for pallets
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CSCMP conference examines Panama Canal’s future impact
Posted 09/30 · 01:13 PM · LM Editorial
If some experts are correct, the Panama Canal expansion will transform global shipping and sourcing for generations to come.
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Ocean cargo: The Shipping Act of 2010 signals end to cartels
Posted 09/23 · 08:47 PM · LM Editorial
As widely expected, the Federal Maritime Commission is likely to be given more authority next year to end ocean carrier pricing collusion
Whale struck by cargo ship
Posted 09/20 · 06:40 AM · LM Editorial
When a container vessel arrived at the Port of Oakland late last week, the local mainstream media feasted on news that the body of a dead whale was draped across the ship’s bow.
Port of New Orleans to Houston: Watch your back
Posted 09/17 · 02:39 PM · LM Editorial
Having proved its resilience in the face of Hurricane Katrina and the recent BP spill, the Port of New Orleans is ready to demonstrate it can compete with some of its regional neighbors for more cargo in the future.
2010 Ocean Shipping Roundtable: Close quarters
Posted 09/10 · 10:00 AM · LM Editorial
Dwindling space and risings rates have caused major disruptions for U.S. importers over the first half of 2010. How long will these challenges persist on the high seas? We’ve asked a couple experts to explain what ocean shippers can expect for the rest of this year.
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Agricultural shippers face added container chassis expense
Posted 09/09 · 06:20 PM · LM Editorial
In a letter sent to shippers today, the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC), said several major ocean carriers will no longer be providing container chassis.
