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Annual Review and Outlook
News and analysis focused on what the industry expects in the coming year for container shipping, ports, trucking, air cargo, logistics, supply chain, and commentaries from industry leaders
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Don Halstrom, President and CEO, US Meat Export Federation
JOC Team |
<p>With agreements such as the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement under review, it is important for US industries that have found success under these agreements to have opportunities for further growth. It is also concerning that in Japan — the largest value destination for US beef and pork — our competitors are poised to make access gains while a US-Japan trade agreement seems to be nowhere on the horizon.</p>
Alison Leavitt, Managing Director, Wine & Spirits Shippers Association
JOC Team |
<p>For the upcoming year(s), I expect to see major shifts in visibility, use of Internet of Things, and connectivity between all parties in the supply chain.</p>
Robert McEllrath, International President, International Longshore and Warehouse Union
JOC Team |
<p>Longshore workers worldwide are experiencing firsthand the rapidly changing shipping industry.</p>
Thomas Sproat, President, Safmarine North America
JOC Team |
<p>There are always a number of moving parts in our industry that keep us on our toes.</p>
Robert Sappio, CEO, SeaCube Containers
JOC Team |
<p>The container-leasing industry demonstrated great resilience by navigating through and recovering from the Hanjin Line bankruptcy in 2016, the largest such failure in container shipping.</p>
Roger Guenther, Executive Director, Port Houston
JOC Team |
<p>Without a doubt, our industry continues to change at a furious pace.</p>
Peter Simons, Interim Port Director, Port of Galveston
JOC Team |
<p>Port leaders face critical decisions in 2018.</p>
Susumu Naruse, Secretary General, International Association of Ports and Harbors
JOC Team |
<p>The port industry faces challenges posed by new technologies.</p>
David Congdon, Vice Chairman and CEO, Old Dominion Freight Line
JOC Team |
<p>Our dynamic industry, which plays an essential role in the increasingly complex world of commerce, is facing challenges on numerous fronts.</p>
Jeffrey A. Bader, President, Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers
JOC Team |
<p>Chronic port congestion and extended turn times represent the biggest challenge to the intermodal trucking industry.</p>
Chris Spear, President and CEO, American Trucking Associations
JOC Team |
<p>We are at a transformative moment for our industry.</p>
Lillian Borrone, Chair Emeritus, Eno Center for Transportation
JOC Team |
<p>The three shaping forces of 2018 will be technology and its impact, the changing nature of our workforce, and the targeting of infrastructure investment support to achieve outcomes tied to specific business needs.</p>
Beth C. Ring, Senior Member, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg
JOC Team |
<p>After three rounds of negotiations on modifying the North American Free Trade Agreement, it is clear that the US is taking very strict positions.</p>
Siva Narayanan, Director International Operations and Warehousing, Solvay USA
JOC Team |
<p>In 2018 we believe the new platforms promoting digitization will be enablers in all aspects of the underlying processes.</p>
Gregory Boyle, Global Ocean Director Supply Chain Forwarding and Distribution, Philips Lighting
JOC Team |
<p>Negotiate a relationship, not just a deal. When most shippers talk about ocean carrier negotiations, it usually revolves around making a deal that is focused on low rates. </p>
April Zobel, Export Traffic Manager, Lansing Trade Group
JOC Team |
<p dir="ltr">As for 2018, while economic indicators are trending up, the agricultural grain and feed markets look to face another year of supply outpacing demand.</p>
John F. Fay, CEO, INTTRA
JOC Team |
<p>“Digitization” was the word of the year in 2017. The word of the year for 2018 will be “digital execution.” In 2018, actions will speak louder than words, and digitization will be the focus of billions of dollars of investment in logistics and the resulting innovation in our industry.</p>
Abe Eshkenazi, CEO, APICS
JOC Team |
<p>The current pace of change is one of the most pressing concerns for supply chain professionals. Rapid changes often lead to supply chain disruptions, both positive and negative, which can have a serious impact on those who are responsible for designing, leading, and executing supply chain programs.</p>
Lance Fritz, Chairman/President/CEO, Union Pacific
JOC Team |
Andy Barrons, Chief Strategy Offer/Senior Vice President, Navis
JOC Team |
Monica Wooden, CEO/Co-Founder, MercuryGate International
JOC Team |
Robert J. Pisani, Partner, Pisani & Roll LLP
JOC Team |
P.T. Chen, Chairman, Wan Hai Lines
JOC Team |
Craig Mygatt, CEO, SeaLand
JOC Team |
<p>The need for global standardization within customs agencies, government documentation requirements, hazardous cargo needs and classifications is clear in order for trade to work through regulatory obstacles.</p>
Brandy Christian, President and CEO, Port of New Orleans
JOC Team |
<p>Ports contribute to a strong US economy by providing access to commodities used to manufacture many of the goods we use every day. Three timely port topics include possible changes to trade policy, carrier consolidation, and intermodal options.</p>
Kunihiko Miyoshi, Chief Regional Officer / President, Yusen Logistics (Americas)
JOC Team |
Griffith V. Lynch, Executive Director, Georgia Ports Authority
JOC Team |
<p>Keeping costs in check and terminals congestion free are two of the main drivers that will ensure ports’ success in the coming year.</p>
Bill Conroy, Executive Director, Tyler Search
JOC Team |
<p>The role of the trade compliance professional continues to evolve. Completely rewritten bilateral trade arrangements will perpetuate this exciting trend. Identifying experienced trade compliance talent, particularly export talent, continues to grow exponentially more difficult as companies add head count in this area and there are simply not enough qualified candidates to fill the roles.</p>
Michael A. Khouri, Acting Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission
JOC Team |
<p>Regulatory oversight for this industry is a challenge in terms of keeping pace with the changing business climate while also maintaining a focus on the Federal Maritime Commission’s core mission under the Shipping Act — to ensure a competitive and reliable international ocean transportation supply system that supports the US economy and protects the public from unfair and deceptive practices.</p>
John W. Butler, President and CEO, World Shipping Council
JOC Team |
<p>At a time when political discourse around the world is often polarized and reactive, one of the challenges for a global industry such as shipping is to find a way to help governments maintain enough consistency in regulation to allow the industry to continue to support the world’s economy without unnecessary disruption.</p>
Geoffrey C. Powell, President, National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America
JOC Team |
<p>The NAFTA agreement is important not only on its own merits, but it will give a clear indication to the trade community on the current administration’s approach to other pending major trade issue.</p>
Susan Shey Dvonch, Managing Partner, Shey-Harding Associates Executive Search
JOC Team |
<p>Hiring in the maritime transportation industry was surprisingly steady overall in 2017. We are optimistic that it will remain so in 2018, and the lure of this ever-changing industry will continue to attract and retain talented professionals. </p>
Steven R. Blust, President, Institute of International Container Lessors
JOC Team |
<p>Collaboration and interdependence among industry segments will continue to be core elements of successful international trade in the future.</p>
Bjorn Vang Jensen, Vice President, Global Logistics, Electrolux
JOC Team |
<p>Mergers and acquisitions, changes in alliances, the emergence of a small number of very large shipping houses, and a strong focus on digitalization, present shippers with promises, challenges, and a lot of questions.</p>
Rev. David M. Rider, President and Executive Director, Seamen's Church Institute
JOC Team |
<p>Maritime stakeholders must devote increased attention to seafarer mental health this year.</p>
James E. Devine Jr., President, Distribution-Publications
JOC Team |
<p>Ocean freight rate volatility in the US container trades is likely to increase this year, especially in the spot markets on which many non-vessel-operating common carriers and their customers rely.</p>
Angus R. Cooper II, Chairman and CEO, Cooper/T. Smith
JOC Team |
<p>Expect the outcome of pending trade deals, the accommodation of larger ships, and response to new regulation to continue to shape the industry in 2018.</p>
Mark H. George, Chairman, IMC Companies
JOC Team |
Richard McDuffie, COO, Dunavant
JOC Team |
<p>Looking three to five years ahead, there continues to be growing dialogue on driverless trucks and how they could impact the industry.</p>
Klaus Schnede, Manager, North American Marine, Eastman Chemical
JOC Team |
<p>Numerous shifts in trade, transportation, and regulations are converging on the transportation industry.</p>
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