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Editor's Note by Gary Burrows for FBJNA's July-August issue, available soon
There was a time when the logistics decision was relatively straightforward.
The cargo was ready. Capacity was available. The rate was acceptable. The shipment moved.
Those decisions were never simple, but they were largely transportation decisions.
Increasingly, they are not.
Today, the questions come before the shipment:
• What tariff will apply when the cargo arrives?
• Will the Strait of Hormuz still be operating normally?
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By Melissa Irmen
Q: How is the current U.S. free-trade zone environment materially different from the underutilized expansion era of the late 1980s/early 1990s?
A: The 1980s saw key congressional changes to the program that increased its usage in manufacturing in the U.S. In that span, the ...
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By Jordan Kass
When Transportation Management Systems first emerged in the 1990s, shippers were excited about the promise of technology that could operate their supply chains. But as with all tech tools, they quickly realized these systems weren’t exactly the easy button they hoped for. A ...
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The global shipping industry faces a growing shortage of certified officers despite a sharp increase in the overall number of seafarers, according to the Seafarer Workforce Report 2026 released Thursday by BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).
The report estimates the global merchant fleet ...
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The Trump administration has signed an interim agreement with Iran aimed at ending months of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, restoring oil flows and creating a 60-day window for broader negotiations. The arrangement reportedly includes a US$300 billion reconstruction and economic fund, although no ...
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Robert J. Harvey was sworn in June 1 as the newest commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission, filling a seat on the five-member agency that regulates the U.S. international ocean transportation system.
Harvey, of Florida, was nominated by President Donald Trump in September 2025 and confirmed ...
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Federal authorities have arrested a California resident and chief executive of an Iranian technology company on charges he orchestrated a years-long scheme to acquire and ship U.S.-origin networking, security and encryption equipment to sanctioned Iranian nuclear and military entities.
The U.S. Department of Justice said Jamshid ...
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The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has appointed Paul Bird as president and CEO, succeeding Martin Imbleau, who departed earlier this year, the authority said.
Bird was chief commercial officer of the MPA and has been closely involved in the port’s recent commercial development and infrastructure initiatives, ...
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Nearly 500 maritime and transportation industry executives gathered Wednesday evening at Chelsea Piers for the 32nd International Maritime Hall of Fame Awards hosted by the Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey.
The annual event recognized four maritime leaders for their contributions ...
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GEODIS has reported several executive leadership appointments and organizational changes in the Americas as the global logistics provider seeks to strengthen customer experience capabilities and support continued regional growth.
The company said the changes include the formation of a dedicated client experience organization intended to improve ...
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