Supply Chain – The Relationship Between Ports & Rail with Denson White of APM Terminals
Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Denson White, CCO of APM Terminals, Pier 400 in the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA. Together they delve into Supply Chain and the relationship between the American ports and rail. They discuss the important roles that both the ports and rail play in the Supply Chain process, as well as the short-term and long-term effects that the Covid 19 pandemic had on Supply Chain, and lessons learned. Tune in to this episode now to gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding of American Railroading. You can find the episode on the American Railroading Podcast's official website at www.AmericanRailroading.net . Welcome aboard!
KEY POINTS:
- Don shares his exciting first experience with a container ship.
- APM Terminals has 70 locations around the world.
- According to the Union Pacific Railroad website, 48% of rail traffic is generally intermodal shipments.
- “Containerization” as we know it today didn’t exist until the 1950’s, which included the standardization of shipping container dimensions.
- Intermodal has been the fastest growing rail segment over the last 25 years.
- Inland ports play a vital role in the Supply Chain process.
- Railroads are the most fuel-efficient way to move freight over-land.
- Freight railroads account for roughly 40% of U.S. long distance freight volume.
- According to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, freight shipments are expected to increase by 30% by 2040.
- The American Railroading Podcast has merch coming soon! Including their own Challenge Coin!
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George Denson White
Chief Commercial Officer
Denson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Management as well as his MBA in Information Technology and Finance from Auburn University. Prior to Denson’s role as CCO he served as BCO of Sales at APM Terminal’s location at the Port of Mobile, AL. Denson’s role as Chief Commercial Officer includes a focus on Supply Chain Optimization (which includes both trucking and rail), Continuous Improvement and Customer Relations. Since started with APM Terminals in 2014, Denson has quite literally traveled the world building customer relationships, significantly expanding the Port of Mobile, AL, and has already begun hosting customer events in Los Angeles with names you’ll recognize such as NFL star Cam Newton and others. Prior to his time at APM Terminals, Denson held leadership positions with companies Standard Furniture, Plan 4 Demand and Pactiv, with responsibilities that included overseeing a private truck fleet, warehouse facilities, international freight, and domestic trucking which provided him opportunities to work with Kohl’s, Tasty Cake, Snapple, Ross Clothing and Hefty to name a few. With a well-rounded understanding of the supply chain, Denson’s current role at APM Terminals allows the ability to work with the diverse array of companies that perform international trade. His deep knowledge of terminal facilities and steamship line customer relationships allows Denson the ability to understand complex logistics processes and provide solutions.
In his spare time Denson loves to spend time with his wife and two daughters (w… Read More