Michael Baldwin

The latest attack on the Railway Safety Act asks the public to believe that stronger rail safety standards are just a backdoor jobs program for unions. In an April 6 article published in Railway Age, Thomas Aiello of the National Taxpayers Union argues that the Railway Safety Act imposes unnecessary costs while doing little to improve safety. It is a familiar argument.

In today’s world, data is produced far faster than anything seen in human history. The business world is inundated with a constant stream of information that can overwhelm even the most nimble employee. There is certainly no exception when it comes to marine logistics. For marine logistics professionals, this problem is only amplified given the need to provide visibility, reliability, and efficiency in an increasingly complex supply chain.