Grocery stores worked swiftly to address the challenges brought on by COVID restrictions, adjusting their approach to managing inventory, stocking shelves, and servicing customers.
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With a raging pandemic and cargo volumes dipping in the first half of 2020, the outlook seemed bleak for liner operators. Then, almost magically, the lights were switched on!
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Chassis provision has been a topic of discussion for several decades, but most acutely over the past five years. CCM was created by the ocean carriers to drive efficiency into the management of their combined chassis fleets.
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What is a “black swan” event”? The term was coined in the second century AD, when a black swan was described as a bird so rare that it did not exist.
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The Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Bayles, Group Manager, Ports at Norfolk Southern Corporation, to its Board of Directors for a three-year term.
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By Mike Wilson
Having had a long career in this industry with many diverse challenges, I’ve come to know first-hand the importance of adaptability. In fact, being able to adapt to change has been a consistent theme in my career and I believe has been integral to my professional growth and success.
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A new floor design developed by the industry promises significantly reduced maintenance
How can something so universally accepted and efficient in global maritime transportation like the standard ocean container be further improved?
For the Washington, D.C.-based Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL), the answer lays at the industry’s feet — that is the floor of the container.
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From trucking and rail to ocean carrier transport and chassis negotiations, Lisa Wheldon, Director of Cargo & Intermodal Rail for the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), has worked in all facets of the supply chain during her career. This month marks her 30-year milestone in the industry.
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By Mike WIlson
Recently, the topics of ‘stay in place’ vs. ‘getting back to normal' have been presented by the media in a very WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) kind of style.
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By Anil Vitarana
The TOP 10 container carriers in the world account for a market share of 80.7%. Six of the TOP 10 are Asia based carriers and four are European carriers.
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Box appearance matters to shippers of fresh fruits, vegetables, seafoods and meats.
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Leader of container and chassis provider organizations heartened to see cooperation during the coronavirus crisis “to minimize the impact for the greater good”
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The Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) has unanimously elected Dr. Noel Hacegaba of the Port of Long Beach, Gregory Tuthill of SeaCube Container Leasing and Michael Wilson of Consolidated Chassis Management to three-year terms on the Board of Directors.
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The Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) presented the prestigious 2019 Connie Award yesterday to Bruce A. Fenimore, Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Group, before some 450 people at its annual industry-wide luncheon at the Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel.
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When discussing some of the challenges facing the intermodal industry today, Mr. Shea said: “Complex problems require complex solutions. Highly competitive environments require innovation and collaboration among all stakeholders.”
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In 2018, Mr. Fenimore became the sole owner of the Columbia Group, LLC and its operating companies. He also currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Marine Maintenance Contractors’ Association.
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William J. “Bill” Shea, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI), will receive the 2019 Connie Award presented by the Containerization and Intermodal Institute on September 17. The industry-wide event to honor Mr. Shea will be held at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, CA.
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The Containerization & Intermodal Institute has named Lisa LoManto Aurichio as Executive Director.
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Michael (Mike) Wilson, Senior Vice President of Business Operations for Hamburg Süd North America, was presented with the 2018 Connie Award by the Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) on December 10th. Roy Schleicher, who retired recently as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of the Port of Jacksonville (JAXPORT) FL, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
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