Industry, Public and Media Events
Impact of Global Disruptions on Agri Supply Chain Fundamentals
Agri Supply Chain and Impact of Transportation on Commodity Flows
Industry and Public Speaking Events
Grain Transportation Indicators and Resources
U.S. Barge Sector and Commodities of the Mississippi River System through Memphis
U.S. Rail Industry Outlook - Challenges and Opportunities
Leaders in Agriculture: Delivering Global Solutions Together, highlighting the U.S. as a leading provider of agricultural solutions for meeting food and feed ingredient needs.
Too Little, Too Much: Navigating Drought and Flooding Challenges
Examine the critical issue of water extremes by delving into the power of water, lessons learned, and how we can work together to prevent future challenges.
Look to the Future, Global Chokepoints Impacts on Global Shipping and Commodity Supply Chains
Global supply chains face significant disruption due to chokepoints around the world. Key ocean shipping routes are impacted by various factors: terrorist activity in the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula, congestion at the Cape of Good Hope, water level fluctuations in the Panama Canal, and potential labor strikes. This session will assess chokepoints and their implications for shipping and global trade.
The Effects of Water Extremes on the Commodity Supply Chain, discussing how disruptions in the flow of commodities, particularly in agriculture, can have cascading effects on the economy, leading to higher freight rates, reduced transport capacity, and increased costs for consumers.
Television, Radio, Podcast, Print
Cargomatic recently spoke with Ken Eriksen, Strategic Advisor for Polaris Analytics and Consulting, to discuss the importance of freight rates, the impact of the disruptions on the shipping industry and potential challenges with backhaul rates. Get insights on consumer demand, inflation and future market dynamics.
S2:E127 - Growing up on the waterfront in a family of longshoremen, Ken Eriksen became familiar with waterborne commerce in childhood. Finding his way through college and into graduate school and agricultural economics, his fascination and appreciation for the industry we all serve has grown over the years. He offers unique perspectives on issues facing the industry today, some global economic history, and will be speaking May 31, 2024 at the Inland Marine Expo in Nashville, TN.
Latest Trends and Future Outlook for Agriculture and the Barge Industry Highlighted During FreightWeekSTL
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