1. Navigating the Road Ahead: Study Reveals Key Goals for Shippers and Carriers in 2023 Breakthrough, a leading innovator in transportation management, has recently released its highly anticipated "2023 State of Transportation" study, shedding light on...
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Supply Chain Resilience and the Shift From ‘Just in Time’ to ‘Just in Case’
In today's fast-paced business environment, effective supply chain management is more crucial than ever. Central to this is inventory management, a discipline that involves balancing cost efficiencies with the ability to promptly meet customer demands. Two key...
May 2023 Recap
1. Intermodal Volumes Decline in Q1 2023: Insights from IANA's Report The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) has released its Intermodal Quarterly Report for the first quarter of 2023, providing insights into the state of the intermodal...
United in Success: MTA Shines at Global Meeting, Receives Honors from International Partners
We are thrilled to share exciting news with our valued partners and clients! Midwest Transatlantic Lines, Inc. (MTA) recently participated in the 2023 United Shipping Worldwide Meeting held in Athens, Greece. United Shipping, Inc. (USI)...
Intermodal Advisory: Key Updates on the Panama Canal Drought – Updated 31-JULY-23
UPDATES AS OF JULY 30, 2023: Additional Measures to Mitigate the Extended Dry Season and Reduction in Precipitation in the Canal Watershed Adjustment of Daily Transit Capacity The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced further measures to...
April 2023 Recap
1. Navigating the Waters of Change: Unveiling the Future of Maritime Labor in ILWU-PMA Contract Talks The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have been negotiating a new contract for over a year....
March 2023 Recap
1. MSC Bets on Rebound for Global Economy with Positive Signals from China Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's largest ocean freight line, is betting on a global economic rebound, stating that positive signals for trade demand will emerge...
February 2023 Recap
1. Turkey and Syria's Earthquake Relief Efforts Encounter Logistical Challenges Turkey's Iskenderun Port Burns After Earthquakes Topple Containers. Photo: Benoit Tessier/Reuters Humanitarian aid groups and logistics operators are attempting to provide...
MTA Holiday Hours’ Notice: Christmas 2022 and New Year 2023
Wishing you a happy and joyful holiday season, may this wonderful time bring peace and harmony into your homes. We thank you for your partnership. May the coming year provide many more opportunities to experience joy and growth together. Sending you our best wishes...