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A pioneer in Chinese globalization: An interview with CIMC's president

May 2008

A company that has already disrupted the container business is moving into transportation equipment and services.

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Business strategies for climate change

April 2008

Huge value is at stake. The winners will be companies that reposition themselves to seize the opportunities of a low-carbon future.

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Private-investment opportunities for public transport

April 2007

Public-private partnerships represent a significant opportunity for private investors—but pose worrisome risks as well.

The Archive

2006
Hong Kong's changing workforce Premium Content

June 2006

As direct exports from China increase, employment in Hong Kong’s trading companies is shriveling. Its people will have to move up the value chain.

A new organizational model for airlines

May 2006

They should consider the business unit model, but independence must be balanced by coordination.

2004
A streetcar named productivity

August 2004

Bus and train systems habitually run at a loss. But public-transit agencies could lower costs and raise the quality of service by emulating best practices from around the world.

Shoring up Hong Kong's port

August 2004

Despite the rise of mainland Chinese competitors, Hong Kong is still the preferred choice of global shippers.

Building on China's construction boom Premium Content

May 2004

Foreign companies must carefully choose the projects they undertake in China if they hope to make reasonable returns.

2003
European public transport at a crossroads

November 2003

Liberalization is coming and Europe needs to get ready—fast.

Growing pains for logistics outsourcers

May 2003

The customers’ demands are outpacing the logistics providers’ ability to meet them.

2002
Moving goods in China Premium Content

June 2002

China’s transportation and logistics market remains rudimentary and inefficient. Filling in the gaps could be a lucrative opportunity.

2001
First-class returns from transportation Premium Content

August 2001

Vertically integrated transportation companies are sailing into the wind. The answer may be ’sliverization.’

1997
Is there a future for the postman ? Premium Content

November 1997

Tough times ahead for national postal operators. But there are options, both in core activities and new business. The first goal must be performance.

1996
Nobody calls me General anymore! Premium Content

August 1996

An interview with Gus Pagonis, Executive Vice President for Logistics, Sears.

1995
Making logistics alliances work

August 1995

Logistics alliances—formal or informal relationships between companies and logistics providers—are rapidly emerging in Europe, North America, and, increasingly, East Asia. A McKinsey survey shows that their success depends on six best practices.

1994
Logistics alliances: The European experience Premium Content

February 1994

An early report on the development to date of one key building block of the coming “network” economy.

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