Nov 10, 2017 | supply chain service company, Supply-Chain, Trucking
By Dana Hull, Bloomberg News- Elon Musk unveiled his latest “master plan” for Tesla Motors Inc., delivering a long-term vision that includes an integrated solar and battery product, the addition of a pickup, freight truck and bus to its electric vehicle lineup and...
Nov 10, 2017 | Economy, Supply-Chain
By ROBBIE WHELAN, Wall Street Journal- Ports on the U.S. East Coast have been hurrying to prepare their harbors, terminals, and roads for the arrival of supersize container ships that are expected to pass through the Panama Canal once its expansion is completed later...
Nov 10, 2017 | Government Actions, Logistics, Shipping, supply chain service company
By Paul Benfer – The new SOLAS requirements will help improve safety for all involved in the physical movement of containers. That is a good thing. What you should be on guard for are mistakes in listing weight on your paperwork that can lead to extra added...
Nov 10, 2017 | Economy, Government Actions, supply chain services, Trucking
By Paul Benfer – Rhode Island Democratic Governor Gina Raimondo believes she has found a way to significant road infrastructure improvements without raising taxes on ordinary Rhode Islanders. The RhodeWorks plan recently passed by the state legislature seeks to...
Nov 10, 2017 | Government Actions, Logistics, supply chain services, Trucking
By Paul Benfer – Kinetic Supply-Chain Services – The Department of Energy stated that the average retail price of diesel increased for the 14th time in the past 15 weeks. The cost increased 2.5 cents per gallon to $2.382. Diesel costs are still 58 cents...
