Program Details 2019*
Title
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Ocean Shipping
Description
Have you ever wondered how all the stuff you see in Target actually gets from Asia to the U.S. and onto the shelves? Learn about the history of the ocean cargo industry, who the major players are, how they keep containers from falling off those huge ships, and how Chicago figures in as a major intermodal hub. Explore the vagaries of global supply and demand as it pertains to international logistics. The presentation will also touch on how the pandemic created a worldwide supply chain crisis and how the market has changed as a result.
Presenter’s Name
Amy Bishop
Presenter’s Bio
Amy has been in the ocean shipping industry for over 30 years, and is currently employed as a consultant in maritime logistics. She earned a master's degree in Supply Chain Management.
*Note: This program was offered last year and may or may not be offered again this year.
