Commentary

 
The biggest change we will see in our industry this year is the changing role of the customs broker in 2013.
 
Logistics and transportation companies doing business with the government and military will face significant challenges in 2013.
 
Setting aside all of the negative connotations associated with the number “13,” I believe 2013 will be a year in which we make a positive move forward in the U.S. economy and in the U.S. political system. The two are related.
 
In 2005, researchers from Rand published a report recommending the implementation of health information technology system
 
Like the seas it sails on, the shipping industry rises and falls economically in many ways.
 
I find it hard to put my finger on which way the economy is going.
 
The retail industry continued to be a barometer for the U.S. economic recovery throughout 2012 while facing numerous challenges.
 
As the supply chain management discipline evolves in response to a more complex, interdependent business environment, professionals must complement their technical knowhow with “soft” managerial skills. Educators must rise to this challenge in the coming year.
 
The logistics market continues to evolve, and 2013 will be no different in terms of change and challenge.
 
2013 needs a champion or champions for U.S. freight transportation, logistics systems and processes.
 
In the complex world of container shipping, two things are certain: it’s a rough time for carriers — and it will be for the foreseeable future.
 
Sparked by the eurozone crisis, we have had enough of a gloomier picture of the global economy presented by IMF and others, forecasting a sluggish 3 to 4 percent growth in 2013. International trade must be sustained as a lifeline, of which ports are a vital link.
 
As we enter 2013, the world economy is likely to continue its overall recovery, with growth and stabilization taking place at varying paces in different markets.
 
In the shipping business, any strategic plan must include a strong operational focus and, above all else, a comprehensive understanding of — and commitment to — the needs of our customer.

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