Burner Phones
A year and a half ago, before a trip to China, I spoke with several […]
Factory Job
The Trump Administration is racing to discharge tens of thousands of federal workers in order […]
Terminal Risk
Back in 2006, when he was considering a second run for president, Senator John Kerry […]
Forgetting Friendshoring
Remember friendshoring? Back in the days of COVID-19, when manufacturers and retailers suddenly paid attention […]
What’s at Stake in the Longshore Negotiations
The International Longshoremen’s Association, whose members operate the container terminals along the Atlantic and Gulf […]
About That Manufacturing Renaissance
The Biden Administration asserts there’s a “manufacturing renaissance” underway in the United States. Before it, […]
Of Value Chains and Inflation
What do central banks have to do with value chains? Traditionally, not much. I think […]
Automation on the Docks
From time to time, I’m lucky enough to be able to visit container terminals: some […]
Nearshoring in Mexico Is Mainly an Aspiration
There’s been much talk about “nearshoring,” the idea that manufacturers are reducing risk in their […]
What Makes a High Performer?
The World Bank puts immense effort into its Container Port Performance Index. The index, compiled […]