Ships & Other Maritime Equipment

MARITIME/PORTS

Facing an unprecedented surge, where do ports and container lines go from here?

As the economy recovers from the pandemic, consumers are buying, businesses are reopening, and maritime operators are in a titanic struggle to process record-breaking cargo volumes. Next up: peak season.

July 21, 2021

Gary Frantz

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As the economy recovers from the pandemic, consumers are buying, businesses are reopening, and maritime operators are in a titanic struggle to process record-breaking cargo volumes. Next up: peak season.

Podcasts

The Logistics Matters podcast: Richard Sinkoff of the Port of Oakland on environmental initiatives | Season 2 Episode 24

California's ports ask the state to fund $2.25 billion improvements to create a zero-emissions distribution network; women are increasing their roles and influence in supply chain jobs; B2B buying habits are accelerating digital transformation.

June 18, 2021

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California's ports ask the state to fund $2.25 billion improvements to create a zero-emissions distribution network; women are increasing their roles and influence in supply chain jobs; B2B buying habits are accelerating digital transformation.

Podcasts

The Logistics Matters podcast: Dan Gilmore of Softeon on how WMS systems can interact with complex automation | Season 2 Episode 23

Today's warehouse management software systems are being developed to handle the huge surge in robotics and other warehouse automation systems; the White House releases a report on America's supply chains; highlights from National Forklift Safety Day 2021; funding for Mississippi River transportation.

June 11, 2021

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Today's warehouse management software systems are being developed to handle the huge surge in robotics and other warehouse automation systems; the White House releases a report on America's supply chains; highlights from National Forklift Safety Day 2021; funding for Mississippi River transportation.

Commerce Department awards $1.6 million grant for Louisiana SmartPort project

Federal grant will support development of a SmartPort and Resilience Center to improve efficiency, safety, and management along the Lower Mississippi River.

June 10, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

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Federal grant will support development of a SmartPort and Resilience Center to improve efficiency, safety, and management along the Lower Mississippi River.

CMA CGM Marco Polo arrives in Virginia

Largest container ship to call on the U.S. East Coast makes its third stop, at Virginia International Gateway.

May 24, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

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Largest container ship to call on the U.S. East Coast makes its third stop, at Virginia International Gateway.

Podcasts

The Logistics Matters podcast: Mike Klage of TOC Logistics on ocean shipping conditions | Season 2 Episode 20

To deal with backlogs, some shippers are looking at alternative ports. But will it help? Also: retailers look for new carriers and capacity; investors eye supply chain companies for new acquisitions.

May 21, 2021

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To deal with backlogs, some shippers are looking at alternative ports. But will it help? Also: retailers look for new carriers and capacity; investors eye supply chain companies for new acquisitions.