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Ocean Ports & Carriers

How Will Panama Canal Expansion Impact The Cold Chain?

Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)

While there’s little doubt transshipment activity through Panama will grow strongly once the expansion is completed, not everyone in the temperature-controlled logistics industry believes the subsequent shifts in trade patterns will bring new business.

This is an artist's impression of the Panama Canal Expansion on completion.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

West Coast Port Slowdown Gives Glimpse Into Future Shipping Rates; What To Do About It

Chainalytics (now part of NTT Data)

Lessons from the West Coast port slowdown caused by a labor dispute.

Loaded container trucks line-up at a gate at the Port of Seattle, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, in Seattle.

Software & Technology

What’s Changed In Local Food Delivery Since Dotcom Bust? Plenty

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Brookfield Cold Storage Acquires Nova Cold Storage In Nova Scotia

Through this acquisition, Brookfield Cold Storage is acquiring more than 130,000 square feet of cold storage properties, including a brand new state-of-the-art facility in the Halifax Gateway Logistics Park.

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How A Logistics Provider Positioned Burger King For Fast Growth In India

ColdEx, which began as a transportation provider, provides logistical support and distribution services to well-known international brands operating in India, including Subway, Domino’s Pizza, Starbucks and KFC.

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PepsiCo To Invest $500 M In Egypt Production

PepsiCo's announcement comes a day after Gulf Arab allies pledged a further $12 billion of investments at Egypt's central bank in a big boost to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as he tries to reform the economy after years of political upheaval.

Risk/Compliance

Sanderson Farms To Build $139 M Poultry Plant In North Carolina

Sanderson Farms expects to begin construction this summer, with initial operations of the new complex to begin during the fourth fiscal quarter of 2016.

Training Rules Sap Britain's Driver Pool; Food Crisis Looms

The crisis in in the industry could mean food shortages at peak times, including this Easter and the summer months.

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Coyote Logistics Prepares For Public Offering

Coyote Logistics

The Chicago-based company, backed by global private equity firm Warburg Pincus LLC, could be valued at more than $2 billion including debt.

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Study: Halal Market Expands; Dubai Company Plays Key Role

The Harvard team was briefed by Al Islami about halal food production and the vision of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, prime minister and vice president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, to establish UAE as the capital of the world halal economy.

Port Of Oakland Trims Activity Over Labor Dispute

Port of Oakland

According to the port’s website, the Port of Oakland’s international terminal halted staging and gate operations around noon Wednesday.

The massive post-Panamax cranes and container ships of the deepwater Port of Oakland seen from Alameda Point.

Acme Smoked Fish Corp. Opens Biggest Smoked Salmon Facility in Wilmington, N.C.

The new facility will serve as a platform for Acme to accommodate future growth and sales opportunities in the smoked seafood category, both domestically and internationally, while still remaining connected to its Brooklyn roots.

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