The New Yorker
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A gassy on-dock debate
Maritime issues, by their nature, always cross boundaries - geographical, economic, or other. 28 Dec 2011 - Port Strategy
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The highway to funding
Even without explicit ties to port funding, highway projects throw off enormous benefits to ports. 09 Nov 2011 - Port Strategy
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Making the most of a supporting role
In this season of Labor Day, job creation and the inchoate 2012 Presidential campaign trail - now an eighteen month affair - ports continue to be a bit player in the larger script. 21 Sep 2011 - Port Strategy
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Private cash more attractive than ever
Pulling in Federal money to fund infrastructure projects got a little bit harder, as the US credit rating was downgraded. 24 Aug 2011 - Port Strategy
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Are you taking the TWIC?
Back in the early days after the attrocities of September 11, 2001, one of my business ventures was the recipient of a Round 1 Port Security grant from what became the TSA, the body behind the TWIC ID scheme. 27 Jul 2011 - Port Strategy
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Give cargo a vote
There is a cliché to the effect that "...cargo does not vote - but people do". Usually the context is the funding of infrastructure. 06 Jul 2011 - Port Strategy
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Virginia sees the bigger supply picture
The State of Virginia, technically a “Commonwealth”, is setting the pace in transportation planning. 25 May 2011 - Port Strategy
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US 'Infrastructure bank' back on the table
The long talked about “Infrastructure Bank” is back in discussion-mode, albeit with a much different visage than originally proposed during the campaign season three years ago. 09 May 2011 - Port Strategy
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Ditch politically-motivated infrastructure schemes
With attention focused on the ongoing sagas of the Highway Trust Fund, it’s clear that Obama advisor’s advisors (keenly aware of the old adage, “Cargo does not vote”) are not looking carefully at maritime issues. 23 Mar 2011 - Port Strategy
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Cargo is still king
In early January, the Port of Seattle joined a growing list of ports with Green Truck programs. 28 Jan 2011 - Port Strategy
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Black clouds on the funding horizon
With the Holidays approaching, air travel delays (rather than port issues) are occupying most transport watchers. 15 Dec 2010 - Port Strategy
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Not in my backyard
In these days of hyper-connected supply chains, we sometimes forget about the human factor, good old fashioned labour on the docks, in the warehouses, and around the port. 03 Nov 2010 - Port Strategy
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Coming together for the greater good
Even before the 2008 elections, President Obama and his team were talking about Infrastructure. 27 Oct 2010 - Port Strategy
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Navigating through the logistics maze
In the logistics business, you can’t always believe the plans and projects that are announced through press releases and conferences, which are, in turn, dutifully reported in the trade press and through news sites. 01 Sep 2010 - Port Strategy
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Drill, baby drill
It’s impossible to pick up any maritime newspaper or magazine, or surf the myriad excellent websites offering business news, without reading about the 'oil spill'. 14 Jul 2010 - Port Strategy
