by Phil Hanford, on September 13, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Shipping and logistics have never been simple. However, increased shipping demands during the COVID-19 pandemic have transformed the industry. Choked ports and limited container availability have made shipping and fulfillment …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on June 5, 2020 at 1:45 PM
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new set of challenges unique to the aerospace industry - while plane manufacturers face uncertain futures due to decreased passenger demand, satellite manufacturers have …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on December 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Washington State is home to a diverse and robust forest products industry. Featuring numerous sawmills, lumberyards, logging operations, and other adjacent businesses, forest products are the third largest industry in …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on December 16, 2019 at 6:30 AM
Washington State is home to 75 ports, making it the most trade-dependent state in the US. In addition to international shipping functions, Washington ports operate marinas, intermodal facilities, socks, airports, …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on November 11, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Managing shipping containers requires specialized equipment to effectively handle the containers between different transit methods. Whether at a port, in freight yards, or on trains, intermodal containerization demands optimized handling …
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