SemperFidelis wrote:That there is no longer congestion just goes to show how much a factor either true labor costs or actual anti-labor sentiment factors into moves to/from metro NY/Nj.I seriously doubt anyone takes labor sentiment into account where logistics are concerned. It's all based on time and cost. As noted earlier, lean concepts (thanks, GE) have shifted most companies away from having huge stockpiles of parts or finished goods. It's the same in retail. Neither Amazon, Target or General Motors can stock more than a week's supply of anything anymore. Neither can most assembly or fabrication shops.
I'd guess that dropping a container off in Bethlehem gives it an 8-24 jump on delivery. That can make the difference between meeting their production schedule or shutting down for a day.
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