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U.S. REGION: Great Lakes

A Heritage of Trade

On both sides of the Great Lakes, the goal is to improve transportation infrastructure and strengthen trade.

May 1, 2013

By Ken Krizner

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We have to think beyond borders in U.S.-Canada trade, including state and provincial borders, say trade experts.

US Region

Southern Border Ready for Innovations

Collaboration between U.S. and Mexican customs, innovative transportation solutions, and public-private partnerships promise improved flows across the border.

April 1, 2013

By Ken Krizner

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The Southern border of the United States has become an advantageous region to establish manufacturing operations.

U.S. Region Southeast

Multimodal Meets Manufacturing in Southeast

The Southeast region is putting together a manufacturing expansion, using multimodal logistics networks to reach the country and the world.

March 1, 2013

By Ken Krizner

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In recent decades, the Southeast United States has experienced an expansion — you might even say a boom — that has helped transform the regional economy.

U.S. REGION: Pacific Northwest

Fast, Low Cost West Coast Port Options

Pacific Northwest ports offer alternatives to get cargo to the port, speed it through the port and into distribution channels quickly.

February 1, 2013

By Ken Krizner

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Extended supply chains need consistent, quick and low-cost service prompting importers and exporters to examine alternatives in the Pacific Northwest.

Inland Ports Go Deep

To improve supply chain efficiency, go deep into the heartland.

January 4, 2013

By Ken Krizner

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To improve supply chain efficiency, go deep into the heartland.

Wanted: More Trade in the NE US-Canada Corridor

November 27, 2012

By Ken Krizner

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As the Northeast region looks for more cross-border trade, both the public and private sectors in the United States and Canada are desperately trying to establish conditions that will unite the region economically.

US Region: Midwest Logistics Solutions Further Inland

November 1, 2012

By Ken Krizner

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The region surrounding the Great Lakes-Ohio River watershed has absorbed a number of gut-wrenching changes during the past several decades, ranging from the loss of manufacturing jobs to China and other overseas markets to a shift in the domestic center of economic gravity to other regions to the economic downturn of 2008-09.

Cali. Ports Prepared for Panama Canal

October 9, 2012

By Ken Krizner

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Ports in Southern California have the logistical infrastructure in place and warehouse space is available inland to compete with the Panama Canal expansion.

Logistical Strengths Fuel Growing Southeast Market

August 1, 2012

By Ken Krizner

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Georgia and Florida create infrastructure to keep goods moving – no matter the mode of transportation.

Gulf Ports Prepare for Panama Effect

June 28, 2012

By Ken Krizner

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Playing on existing strengths in automotive, energy and coal, U.S. Gulf Ports are upgrading to attract new business.

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Supply chain visibility is an appealing yet elusive capability for most companies. While most recognize the significant benefits that would accrue from comprehensive visibility, few have made it a reality across their global operations. Part of the problem companies seem to have in embracing and implementing visibility is the lack of a comprehensive definition or firm understanding of the transformational potential. In this podcast, World Trade and GT Nexus will discuss the definitions and opportunities as well as how new cloud technology platforms are driving significant value to major companies today.

Speaker: Greg Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer & Co-Founder of GT Nexus

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