Keeping the supply chain moving: no matter how efficient your supply chain is, global events are...

Bo Samuelsson, general manager of Hamburg Sud Columbus, says the trigger of September 11, ongoing terrorism, and the consequences of both, have changed the whole travel, transport and trade environment with operations becoming tighter and tighter.

"September 11 was the trigger and the impact, in terms of guarding security, has been major. The United States has put stringent security measures in place that are non-negotiable, in terms of compliance. It's simple, if you want to trade with the US you do it their way."

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