Square One Supply Chain Podcast

29: Understanding Western Canada's inland ports, container weights and supply chain superheroes

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Sinopsis

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 read