Adam Wasserman

Post-Election Review on US Transportation and Economic Development

Yesterday, GLDPartners held a national webinar entitled Post-Election Federal Briefing on Transportation and Economic Development GLDPartners Webinar: Post-Election Briefing on Transportation and Economic Development. This was the first in a series of programs that the firm will produce for our clients and friends to monitor direction of the incoming US Administration as related to our project focus - which is the intersection of infrastructure, transportation and economic development. The next webinar on this subject will be held on February 15, 2017 where we'll review the new Administration's evolution in both policy and budget that will impact infrastructure and economic development projects related to freight, airports, seaports, railroads and multimodal freight movements.

By Adam Wasserman|2019-06-14T11:04:07-07:00November 16th, 2016|Blog, Uncategorized|

Nissan to make new car models in UK as economy defies Brexit fears

We've been following Brexit on behalf of our clients quite closely as the posture and actions of the UK government over the next months will shape a new playing field for many businesses. It's true that UK economic growth this last quarter held fairly strong but we must also note that figures were down from the previous quarter. The fact of the matter is that there will be some very fundamental decisions made in the remainder of 2016 and in 2017, first in political terms within the UK and then in negotiation with the EU - that will clearly be quite consequential to a wide range of businesses who trade within Europe.

By Adam Wasserman|2019-06-14T11:04:08-07:00October 30th, 2016|Blog, Uncategorized|

Evolving Automotive Supply Chain Requirements: New Logistics Solutions & Opportunities

The article below details how Kia has refined its parts supply systems to its manufacturing facilities in Georgia and Alabama. Essentially they are using rail to move containers from the Port of Savannah, to a mid-point rail terminal, holding product there until needed into its sequencing centers that directly feed production lines as they require. [...]

By Adam Wasserman|2019-06-14T11:04:08-07:00October 27th, 2016|Blog, Uncategorized|

Getting It Right: Autonomous Vehicle Tech & Regulation in a Critical Period

Real world field testing and development is vitally important to the evolution of the automotive sector which represents an enormous component of the global economy and fundamentally there needs to be a common framework for carmakers and their technology partners. If North America, Europe and Asia can get their individual acts together in terms of the underlying regulatory structure for next-generation ground mobility the largest supply chain in the world would be unleashed to create vast new levels of economic activity.

By Adam Wasserman|2019-06-14T11:04:09-07:00October 24th, 2016|Blog, Uncategorized|

Richmond Marine Terminal Volume Up – What Does This Represent?

The Virginia Port Authority announced growth figures and highlighted growth at its Richmond terminal. There is an important opportunity for the Authority to be an integral player in supporting new investment in it's hinterland. Having an integrated port-economic development strategy is a huge advantage, especially if it's more than a superficial marketing effort.

By Adam Wasserman|2019-06-14T11:04:10-07:00October 19th, 2016|Blog, Uncategorized|

US Dept of Commerce Partners w USC Marshall Center to Advance Nation’s Supply Chain

A strategic partnership with the USC Marshall Center for Global Supply Chain Management aimed at improving the global competitiveness of the nation’s supply chains was signed by U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker.

By Adam Wasserman|2016-10-18T12:26:06-07:00October 18th, 2016|Blog, Uncategorized|

Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway, Economic Development for Landlocked Markets

Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti railway will officially open service on Wednesday to become Africa's first electric railway. The 752-km railway links the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa and the port of Djibouti in the Gulf of Aden country Djibouti. It will offer both passenger and freight services, although the operations will be freight-only at the outset.

By Adam Wasserman|2019-06-14T11:04:12-07:00October 5th, 2016|Blog, Uncategorized|

GLDPartners Adds Engineering, Transportation/Development Planning Expertise

GLDPartners is pleased to announce that Dale Miller has joined the firm to head its engineering/ infrastructure and development planning work

By Adam Wasserman|2019-06-14T11:04:13-07:00October 3rd, 2016|Blog, Uncategorized|

UK Automotive Manufacturing: Brexit’s Influence Today

Well, to those that have suggested that Brexit is but a minor issue and that self-interest and common-sense geopolitics would yield little negative impact to the UK economy - someone should tell the UK automobile industry to not worry. And from what we've been hearing from non-automakers there is fairly widespread concern in the corporate community about potential impacts of Brexit to trade.

By Adam Wasserman|2019-06-14T11:04:13-07:00September 30th, 2016|Blog, Uncategorized|

GLDPartners Webinar – Washington’s Direction: Implications for Trade, Infrastructure & Economic Development

The first of these free webinars will be held on November 9th at 2PM EST and the topic will be: Post US Election Federal Briefing. GLDPartners will present a forward assessment about the US federal budget, policy and regulatory and the likely impacts resulting from the Presidential Election.

By Adam Wasserman|2017-02-06T14:54:28-07:00September 27th, 2016|Blog, Uncategorized|

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