by Alex Pappas | Apr 10, 2015 | Ports, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
ILWU Recommends Contract Approval – Late last week came word that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU are recommending approval of the proposed contract with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). 78% of delegates at the union’s caucus voted to...
by Alex Pappas | Sep 27, 2014 | China, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
Mercedes Debuts Self-Driving Truck – Mercedes-Benz debuted a self-driving big-rig concept at the International Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover, Germany. The concept, dubbed Future Truck 2025, is equipped with radar sensors and cameras to guide it at speeds up to...
by Alex Pappas | Aug 29, 2014 | Ports, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
Kia Will Invest $1 Billion in Mexico Plant – South Korean auto maker Kia Motors announced plans to build a $1 billion assembly plant outside of Monterrey, Mexico. In the past few months, Mercedes, BMW, and Nissan all announced plans to add manufacturing in Mexico. ...
by Alex Pappas | Jun 27, 2014 | Compliance, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
FAA Seeks Ban on Drone Deliveries – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this week that it seeks to ban package delivery by drone aircraft. Internet retailer Amazon publicized their drone plans last year during a segment on the television news program...
by Alex Pappas | Oct 11, 2013 | Logistics, Ports, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
Port Miami Receives New Cranes – Port Miami has received four new super-post-Panamax cranes in preparation of the mega ships that will be passing through the Panama Canal in 2015. The port now has a total of six super-post-Panamax cranes with a reach of 22 containers....
by Alex Pappas | Sep 20, 2013 | Logistics, Ports, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Charleston Deepening Essential to Compete – The South Carolina State Ports Authority has stated that the Port of Charleston harbor needs to be dredged to accommodate larger vessels. The harbor is currently 45-feet at low tide. A 50-foot depth will allow...
