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29: Understanding Western Canada's inland ports, container weights and supply chain superheroes
Category: Business
Duration: 00:49:31
Publish Date: 2016-03-30 06:00:00
Description:

In this episode, we look at Western Canada's major inland ports: Where they are and benefits to using them. We interview Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor for JOC.com (online arm of The Journal of Commerce) on the upcoming container weights rule and its impact on shippers worldwide. Finally, we talk about Reg being a supply chain superhero.  

 

 

Featured articles:

1. Intermodal Transportation: Rise and Shone

http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/intermodal-transportation-rise-and-shine/

We talk about rising intermodal use but the Canadian low dollar may cut into its growth. 

 

2. FEDEX not worries about Amazon's logistics moves

http://www.supplychain247.com/article/fedex_not_worried_about_amazons_logistics_moves

FEDEX isn't worried about Amazon or Uber delivery

http://www.supplychain247.com/article/fedex_isnt_worried_about_amazon_or_uber_delivery

Is FEDEX dismissing Amazon's logistics servicing moves similar to Microsoft/Blackberry dismissing the iPhone. Is the industry ready to be disrupted?

We also discuss how technology could create new opportunities in the logistics area. 

 

Featured topic:

Introduction to Western Canada's inland ports

http://www.investcalgaryregion.ca/blog/beginners-guide-to-western-canadas-inland-ports

We discuss the following questions: 

  • Recap: What are inland ports? Why use them?
  • How do you decide which inland port to us?
  • Is use just based on cost? service? space?
  • Where are they? Key features?

 

Interview with Mark Szakonyi: Container Weights

We discuss the following questions: 

  1. What is the container weight rule?: http://www.joc.com/special-topics/container-weights
  2. Why is this important? 
  3. Any impact of costs to shippers? 
  4. How about when using freight forwarders? 3PL's?
  5. Why the request for delay?
  6. How will the rule be enforced in different countries?
  7. Application to Canada? 

Container weights resources:

http://www.joc.com/special-topics/container-weights

Webinar:

http://www.joc.com/webcast/new-container-weight-rules-will-shippers-be-read

 

 

Featured resource:

The Containerization of Commodities: Integrating Inland Ports with Gateways and Corridors in Western Canada

http://www.vanhorne.info/files/vanhorne/The%20Containerization%20of%20Commodities,%20Integrating%20Inland%20Ports%20with%20Gateways%20and%20Corridors%20in%20Western%20Canada.pdf

Research report by the Van Horne Institute analyzing the major trends in the containerization of commodities and importance of inland ports. 

  

Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us:

Twitter @Calgaryregion

Email: business@calgaryregion.ca

Web: squareonesupplychain.ca

#squareonesupplychain
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