Bloodbath
Since it first carried international trade in the 1960s, the container shipping industry has been […]
Reality Sets In
Despite ample signs to the contrary, global economic institutions have remained remarkably optimistic about the […]
Too Much Stuff
The U.S. distribution system is stuffed with stuff. Business inventories in April were up nearly […]
Too Damn Big
Not too long ago, I had a chat with a high-ranking executive at a major […]
Setting the Standard
The Australian National Maritime Museum, in Sydney, has mounted an unusual exhibition about the history […]
Globalization in a Pickle
This morning, a crisp and lovely morning in Washington, I hopped on my bicycle and […]
Boxed In
There may be few business decisions more treacherous than buying a new containership. These aren’t […]
Chain Stores in Chains
Chain stores have a lot of advantages over mom and pop. By purchasing in enormous […]
The World’s New Workshop
Sometimes a single number can reveal a great deal about economic change. Last week, I […]
A Port on the Plains
The Kansas City Star ran an article today about a 1,300-acre logistics center southwest of […]