April 2009

While known as a container port, the Port of Tacoma also handles a wide variety of breakbulk, Ro-Ro and project cargoes. In 2008, the Port handled 118,523 tons. And as a Department of Defense National Strategic Port, Tacoma expects to handle an increasing volume of Ro-Ro cargo as military equipment returns from Iraq to nearby Ft. Lewis.

In This Issue

News, Trends & Analysis
New Items

Inventory Investment and the Implications on GDP Growth

Supply Chain
Responding to Changes in the Supply Chain

Compliance Corner: How to Utilize Technology to Manage Global Trade Compliance

Overseas Opportunities for Exporters

Create a Strategy before Cutting Costs

Features
Gateway at a Glance – Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway

2009 Ro-Ro Trend

Supply Chain product review
Automotive Supply Chain Software

Ports & infrastructure
Five Major Ports, Five Different Ways to Handle the Recession

Funding a National Freight Policy

Commentary
Will the Stimulus Package Help the Trade Conditions?

Casualties

Who, What, Where, When

Final Say

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