Bruce Hartman

Robinson Fresh has opened a new $33 million, state-of-the-art cold-chain hub in Pharr, Texas, to manage booming Mexican and South American produce imports. Cold-chain hubs crucial for produce imports supplychainandlogistics.org/2026/05/23/col…

China leads with electric containerships. It’s time for US shipbuilding to innovate with green, autonomous tech on our inland waterways. Fully-Electric, Intelligent Containership in Service supplychainandlogistics.org/2026/04/26/ful…

CSX’s Q1 2026 report shows a 64% operating ratio, driven by intermodal growth and the landmark Howard Street Tunnel completion. CSX Rail Projects boost intermodal supplychainandlogistics.org/2026/04/24/csx…

Latest Flag State Registries for shadow fleet Shadow fleets utilize lenient flag states to evade regulations; some nations are beginning to enforce oversight. supplychainandlogistics.org/2026/04/22/lat…

US tariffs now target Mexican heavy machinery. With a shrinking US workforce, is taxing nearshoring the right move for security? supplychainandlogistics.org/2026/04/04/us-…

The US Shipbuilding Dilemma 🚢⚓ Can the US revive its maritime industry? The BRS Annual Review 2026 highlights three major roadblocks: a critical labor shortage, "hollowed out" infrastructure, and capital flowing to AI over industrial development. supplychainandlogistics.org/2026/04/03/us-…

Green corridors between China and France drive maritime decarbonization by coordinating sustainable fuels, shore power, and cleaner port drayage infrastructure. supplychainandlogistics.org/2026/02/23/381…

IMO audits and Cameroon’s registry purge are closing the gap on shadow fleet abuse and ship registration fraud. Addressing Flag State Abuse in Shipping supplychainandlogistics.org/2026/02/15/add…

The International Chamber of Shipping released its 2025/2026 Flag State Performance Table. Use this independent verification to identify high-risk ships and navigate maritime sanctions. Maritime Flag State Ratings supplychainandlogistics.org/2026/01/28/mar…

Bangladesh is adopting new 2025 ship recycling rules to align with the Hong Kong Convention, promoting safe, green shipbreaking practices. Bangladesh and the HKC: Global Standards for Ship Recycling supplychainandlogistics.org/2026/01/12/381…

CMB.Tech plans to launch green ammonia-powered ships in 2026, sourcing ammonia from a Chinese solar-powered facility. Exploring Green Maritime Fuels: CMB.Tech's Ammonia Plans supplychainandlogistics.org/2025/12/18/exp…

CMB.Tech plans to launch green ammonia-powered ships in 2026, sourcing ammonia from a Chinese solar-powered facility. Exploring Green Maritime Fuels: CMB.Tech's Ammonia Plans supplychainandlogistics.org/2025/12/18/exp…

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd replace Baltimore with Philadelphia in their transatlantic shipping route due to disruptions. Ocean shipping routing changes supplychainandlogistics.org/2025/12/17/oce…

Companies improved supply chain resilience against geopolitical risks, but control of shipping routes, especially in China, remains a critical challenge. Resilience blind spot in shipment routing supplychainandlogistics.org/2025/12/15/res…

Global trade volume surged 7% in 2025, driven by Asia and Africa, despite US trade decline and rising trade inflation. Global Seaborne Trade Hits $35 Trillion supplychainandlogistics.org/2025/12/14/glo…

Green Corridors Hit 'Realization' Stage: The Zero-Emission Hurdle Four green shipping corridors reached 'Realization stage,' proving coordination works. The movement grows, but the zero-emission fuel cost gap remains a major hurdle.supplychainandlogistics.org/2025/11/28/gre…

Ports continue march to zero-emissions The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach signed a zero emissions agreement, aiming to improve air quality and public health significantly. supplychainandlogistics.org/2025/11/13/por…

Evidence suggests EVs are not primarily responsible for shipboard fires; ICE vehicles pose similar risks. EV Fires and Shipping supplychainandlogistics.org/2025/11/07/ev-…

US-China trade talk anticipation gave China leverage, allowing buyers to secure cheaper Brazilian soybeans. supplychainandlogistics.org/2025/11/03/chi…

Control of supply chain choke points (rare earths, key ports) is the core global economic struggle, not tariffs, says Leland Miller. This allows nations to cripple rivals and will lead to more government-influenced markets. supplychainandlogistics.org/2025/10/26/sup…