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JANUARY 23, 2006

This almost does sound like the beginning of a joke, but it is a strategic move by all three parties involved. The Alabama State Port Authority said it signed a concession agreement with Mobile Container Terminal LLC to develop a new container terminal at its Choctaw Point site. The signing in January made official the deal announced last November. Mobile Container Terminal is a joint venture 80-percent held by APM Terminals North America, a subsidiary of Maersk Inc., and 20-percent by Terminal

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JANUARY 19, 2006

“… High-performing Chinese supply-chains of the future will integrate today’s legacy and server based applications with future technologies inherent to the Internet …” Logistics Technology in China Infrastructure Chokepoints and Investments FY 2004, container volume in China’s ports increased over 28% (from previous year) to over 59 million TEUS. The crush of traffic and cargo volume led to massive delays in Shenzhen, Ningbo, and Shanghai, with spill over affect in all Chinese ports (including,

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JANUARY 12, 2006

In warehousing and transportation operations, anyone can buy trucks, rent a warehouse, fill it with racking, forklifts and even the latest logistics systems…and still end up with a dysfunctional and failed operation. How can your organization dodge this classic ending to a very old story? Here are a few suggestions: Foresight: Taking into account all available knowledge and data, develop a vision and understanding of the task or operation to be planned.

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JANUARY 11, 2006

All I got to say is, Let's Go Mountaineers! 2006 Sugar Bowl Champs! I simply can't believe it, but I will enjoy it while it lasts. What an awesome way to start out the new year! I just got back from holiday, and I am trying to catch up, dig out. So, give me a few days and I will be back with some thoughts to kick off the new year. Montani semper liberi!

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Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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JANUARY 29, 2006

I am up in Toronto today and tomorrow participating in a course for Transportation and Logistics' professionals. Its being hosted by Federated Press and should be well attended. My colleague, Adrian Kumar will be presenting two major sessions, with me adding some support. I have a short session that will revolve around "capacity issues." If you are in Toronto, stop by and check it out.

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