Balikpapan has a population of 730,000 (2015) as well as an abundance of natural resources, and its principal products are lumber, mineral resources (coal, copper, tin, etc.) and petroleum products. These features have drawn many leading construction machinery and mining-related companies to the area and, with greater need for logistics services anticipated, a new sales office was set up in this locale.

This new sales office in Balikpapan is Nippon Express’ 14th business location in Indonesia.

Source: Nippon Express
2017-05-30

Naval gazing, what lies ahead for the supply chain Rockford IL

As this blighted year nears its end, three maritime journalists were asked to assess the industry as it enters a critical period in history. Change is afoot and 2021 is likely to herald a new beginning for some, writes Nick Savvides, managing editor at Container News.

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