Biggest Ship MOL Competence Arrives at TraPac Jacksonville JAXPORT

TraPac Jacksonville Vice President and General Manager Dennis Kelly explains how larger cargo ships like MOL's Competence contribute to Northeast Florida's thriving economy.

January 7, 2015

Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)

TraPac Jacksonville Vice President and General Manager Dennis Kelly explains how larger cargo ships like MOL's Competence contribute to Northeast Florida's thriving economy.

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The Connected Industry: 2025 Cold Chain Logistics Map

Discover how the The Connected Industry: 2025 Cold Chain Logistics Map can guide your logistics strategy. Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry!

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Women in Supply Chain Award Paves Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders

These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference. Thank you to this year's sponsors.

Top Tech Startup Award: AI-Powered Startups Address Today's Supply Chain Challenges

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Global Trade Intelligence Ranked Top Technology Capability: Study

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The Connected Industry: 2025 Cold Chain Logistics Map

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How to Prepare for New Tariffs

Tariffs represent part of the new normal of greater uncertainty in geopolitics and trade. Thankfully there are multiple mitigation strategies that enable companies to build their tariff muscle.

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Supply Chain Experts Not Optimistic About Container Price Increases: Study

At the start of the year, the U.S. container market is abuzz with speculation that Chinese manufacturers and wholesalers will flood the United States and Canada with used containers. There's more...

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Biden-Harris Administration Closes Term with $5B in Grants Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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U.S. Container Imports Close Strong End of 2024

Continuing a trend of higher year-on-year volumes throughout 2024, December 2024 U.S. container import volumes closed at 2,367,271 TEUs, just shy of the 2.4 million TEU threshold that has typically strained port capacity.

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ILA, USMX Sideline Possible Port Strike with Tentative Agreement

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative agreement on all items for a new six-year Master Contract.

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Shipping Trends and Anticipated Disruptions for 2025

Going into 2025, diversification for supply chain agility remains crucial as it allows adaptability during the changing market conditions.

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Spike in Imports, Slowdown in Inventory Levels: LMI Report

Although overall inventory levels are down (-6.1) to “no change” at 50, upstream and downstream firms reported totally different numbers.

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Top 5 Articles of the Year: 2024

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Divert Expands Executive Team with Four New Strategic Hires

Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Norfolk Southern and more.

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Insurance Coverage for Cross-Border Supply Chain Risks

Businesses can confidently work with suppliers, vendors and customers around the globe by implementing a comprehensive insurance coverage plan designed to mitigate losses from the global supply chain’s unique exposures.

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Supply Chain Experts Predict Container Prices to Rise in January 2025

Nearly 900 supply chain professionals from China surveyed indicate widespread optimism about price increases in January 2025, with 82% of respondents expecting container prices to rise in January 2025.

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Why U.S. Port Strike Situation Highlighted Need for Systematic Resiliency Across CPG Sector

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Final Day Dec. 17

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Red Sea Crisis: One Year Later

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West Coast Ports Experience Significant Import Volumes Amid Fears of ILA Strike

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Unemployment in U.S. Transportation Sector Rises Above Pre-Pandemic Level

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North America’s Container Shipping Market Braces for Tariff-Induced Impact

North America has experienced the sharpest rise of 20% in average container prices over the last 90 days, driven by market volatility, U.S. elections uncertainty (and tariff woes), surge in Mexico-U.S. trade, and logistical disruptions in Canada.

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State of the Industry: Why Supply Chains Always Win in the End

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Kroger CMO Stuart Aitken to Step Down

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Creative Employer Branding Strategies to Mitigate Labor Shortages in U.S. Ports

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Why Supply Chain Plans Must Have Built-In Flexibility to Overcome Disruptions

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Port Strikes, Continued Volatility Impact Ocean Freight in Q4

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