Updated a chart depicting the evolution of global maritime container traffic. This evolution follows a cyclic approach of adoption, acceleration, peak growth and maturity. It remains to be seen how valid this perspective is.
Continue readingPort terminals section updated
The chapter covering port terminals has been revised in preparation for the publication of the Port Economics, Management and Policy textbook. It has been simplified and several figures have been transferred to various chapters in the port economics textbook.
Continue readingAmazon air cargo ambitions
I am cited in an interview with Modern Retail about the active involvement of Amazon in air cargo operations.
Continue readingFreight modal options (update)
A review of the main modal options available for freight transportation.
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Review of the modal options available for passenger transportation.
Continue readingSteps in intermodal integration (update)
An overview of the key steps in the development of intermodal transport systems.
Continue readingRetail logistics and e-commerce (update)
A discussion of the main differences between standard retail and e-commerce supply chains.
Continue readingAsynchrony and distribution centers (update)
Updated a page where the concept of asynchrony in freight distribution is discussed. The purpose of warehouses and distribution centers is to offer a buffer structure allowing to reconcile a variety of asynchrony factors.
Continue readingWarehouses and distribution centers (new page)
Explaining the main differences between a warehouse and a distribution center. These two terms are often confused.
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