Commentary

Annual Review & Outlook 2013: QuestaWeb

Felix Pekar, Chief Operating Officer

The outlook for 2013 is unpredictable, even with the presidential election behind us.

Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Prologis

David Twist, Vice President, Research

In our 2012 outlook, we concluded that despite the global economic “soft patch,” 2012 would bring economic growth and an improvement in the demand for global industrial real estate. We were right.

Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Procurian

Ed Sands, Global Practice Leader – Logistics

The most important logistics factor for 2013 isn’t what has changed, but what hasn’t: the high cost of fuel.

Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Oracle

Greg Smith, Industry Director for Freight & Logistics

As we enter 2013, we see technology permeating every sector of the economy and all facets of our professional and private lives. Innovative logistics service providers are launching service offerings for transportation planning and execution using next-generation transportation management systems, a trend we expect will gain momentum in 2013.

Annual Review & Outlook 2013: NTELX

Rob Quartel, Chairman and CEO

The re-election of Barack Obama, the approach of the fiscal cliff as these words are written and the fate of the global economy will have something to say about the U.S. government and economy, but when all is said and done, regulation will increase, federal expenditures will rise more slowly, more federal employees will retire, and the workload for those left behind will continue to swamp the bureaucracy.

Limiting Disruptions Through TMS

Charles T. Trimarco and Stephanie M. Combs

Growing pressure on retailers to shift their business models to fulfill last-minute orders, combined with the ongoing increase in e-commerce amid a slow-growing economy, make it critical for companies to have a flexible supply chain that can handle fast shipments seamlessly.

Chris Brooks

Don Ratajczak has a few choice words for supply chain interests worried about the direction of the U.S.

Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Mediterranean Shipping Co. (USA)

Claudio Bozzo, President and CEO

The key to a recovering world economy and the health of our industry lies more than ever in the hands of the U.S. this year.

Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Matson

Matt Cox, President & CEO

2013 marks yet another move forward on the environmental front for the maritime industry, with the implementation of new MARPOL regulations that prohibit the discharge of all garbage into the sea.

Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Maryland Port Administration

James J. White, Executive Director

As we begin 2013, we are again faced with a dominant issue that impacts all of us: the world economy.

Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Maersk Line North America

Michael J. White, President and CEO

Strong leadership enables us to face today’s challenges and prepare for the future.

Peter Tirschwell

In 2007, the last year before the financial crisis, the container industry was at the end of a spectacular multiyear grow

Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Pacific Coast Council of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders’ Associations

Victoria Lane, President

The changing and expanding role of the customs broker and the Automated Commercial Environment will be two of the challenges customs broker face in 2013.

Annual Review & Outlook 2013: OHL

Scott McWilliams, Executive Chairman

The largest impacts to the logistics industry in 2013 will focus on how the political parties work together in Washington to provide businesses with a greater level of confidence, and how they govern the country.

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