Susan Kohn Ross, international trade attorney, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp
The language of the regulations was sufficiently broad to initially conclude that even if a company had no presence or operation in Europe, it would be required to comply.
Colin Barrett, president, Barrett Transportation Consultants
The owners' containerized personal effects are kept from them because of NVO nonpayment after the company contracted to ship the items declares bankruptcy.
Today’s truck driver shortage is one that can’t be overcome through technological innovation alone. What’s needed is the right intelligent technology that maps leading-edge optimization with networks powered by driver-focused systems to ultimately improve the logistics supply crunch.
Logistics shouldn’t be a zero-sum game. That’s why we need transparency, but that’s going to require the industry to embrace all tools, starting with a new generation of smart sensors and tracking equipment, and putting them to work on a blockchain.
Gary Ferrulli, CEO, Global Logistics & Transport Consulting
From the vantage point of early December 2018, the current year will be a mixed bag of near disaster, continuing frustrations, and some glimmer of hope; it all depends on your position and perspective.
Technology — and the disruption and efficiencies it creates — is affecting almost every segment of international shipping. Except, it seems, for the container. That should change.
Gene Seroka, executive director, Port of Los Angeles
Ports are in the unique position to facilitate transformational change for the global supply chain. If we responsibly harness the new technologies available, these advanced solutions can position ports as trusted partners in digital infrastructure — just as we are in physical infrastructure.
Gary Ferrulli, chief executive officer, Global Logistics & Transport Consulting
Asking the nations of Asia to stop subsidies seems like a waste of time. They will do what they believe to be in their best interest. Eventually, the European Union (EU) will come to the same conclusion: Do what’s best for the EU.
Bernie Hart, vice president, global trade management division, Livingston International
Importers of record must be alert to how products are being classified, particularly when working with overseas exporters who may be willfully or unwillfully trying to skirt the system by declaring goods with the wrong country of origin or an incorrect HTS code. The stakes are far too high to leave this unaddressed
Making blockchain accessible to global supply chains
Complying with EU data rules
Home ‘not’ sweet home till payment is made
Improving supply chain logistics with intelligent technology
How blockchain will lead to fair, efficient logistics transactions
How was 2018 for container shipping? That depends.
Instead of 'outside the box,' let’s think inside the box (container)
A fleet in peril – the need for a US-flag cargo strategy
It’s time for ports to embrace change
Visual check won’t hold water in this liability claim
Cosco's grand ambitions
Are they container lines or quasi-utility companies?
Data integrity paramount in current trade climate
It’s a holdup: Forwarder wants more to move shipment