by Alex Pappas | Mar 2, 2012 | China, Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Growing Mushroom Packaging – Ecovative Design LLC’s newest EcoCradle Mushroom Packaging is made from agricultural crop waste that is bonded together into a rigid material with mycelium, also known as “mushroom roots.” This new eco-friendly material is made to replace...
by Alex Pappas | Feb 10, 2012 | China, Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Los Angeles Water-Quality Restoration Plan Approved – The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are planning to reduce pollution in the ports and in the Dominguez Channel by cleaning up toxic “hot spots” over the next 20 years. The accumulation of various pollutants and...
by Alex Pappas | Feb 3, 2012 | Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Intermodal Facility Approved at Port Everglades– The Broward County Board of Commissioners has approved an intermodal rail container transfer facility (ICTF) at Port Everglades in order to eliminate drayage to and from off-port rail terminals. The ICTF will be opened...
by Alex Pappas | Dec 22, 2011 | China, Green, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Oakland Officials Reject New Tactics to Combat Protests – Council members rejected calls for stronger tactics to prevent protests from shutting down the Port of Oakland. In November, and then again in December, protestors from the Occupy movement were able to shut...
by Alex Pappas | Dec 2, 2011 | Green, Week in Global Logistics
Potential Railroad Strike Could Disrupt Supply Chains – Shipper groups are urging Congress to help prevent a possible nationwide strike next week. The National Retail Federation (NRF) CEO and President stated that the rail strike can pose a big threat to commerce,...
by Alex Pappas | Oct 20, 2011 | Behind the Scenes, Green
We are proud to be handling the shipping and customs clearance for the Stanford Solar Car Team! At last update, the team currently was racing well, sitting at 10th place in a field of nearly 40 entrants and is the second highest U.S. Team. Follow Stanford’s progress...