ISCOM383 University of Phoenix US Seaport Activity Article Summary Resource: Current article on U.S. seaport activity Ocean Freight has become a critical

ISCOM383 University of Phoenix US Seaport Activity Article Summary Resource: Current article on U.S. seaport activity

Ocean Freight has become a critical mode of transportation for global logistics. In recent years it is becoming apparent U.S. seaports are ill equipped to handle the increase in inbound and outbound freight. More importantly, the U.S. port workers have been impacted by contract negotiations to the point of work stoppages and slowdowns resulting in major product flow interruptions.

Find a current article on U.S. seaport activity.

Write a 800 word summary using the chosen article focused on U.S. seaport activity.

Review the article and focus on seaport infrastructure deficiencies and the impact on capacity or labor relations as it relates to port worker productivity.

Identify why it is important to global logistics effectiveness to improve the current situation, and describe how trade agreements may help reduce product flow interruptions.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Ocean Freight in the 21st Century Grading Guide
ISCOM/383 VERSION 2
Individual Assignment: Ocean Freight in the 21st Century
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to allow students to research current event news media to apply critical
thinking to changes in global and domestic logistics and how these changes impact supply chain strategies and
planning.
Resources Required
Current article on U.S seaport activity
Grading Guide
Content
Met
Partially
Met
Not Met
Total
Available
Total
Earned
7
#/7
Partially
Met
Not Met
Comments:
The student selects a current article that
discusses changes and challenges facing 21st
Century ocean freight logistics.
The student summarizes the article with focus
on seaport infrastructure deficiencies and the
impact on capacity or labor relations as it
relates to port worker productivity.
The student identifies why it is important to
global logistics effectiveness to improve the
current situation.
The student describes how trade agreements
may help reduce product flow interruptions.
The paper is 700 to 1,050 words in length.
Writing Guidelines
Met
The paper—including tables and graphs,
headings, title page, and reference page—is
consistent with APA formatting guidelines and
meets course-level requirements.
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text
citations and a reference page.
Paragraph and sentence transitions are
present, logical, and maintain the flow
throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Rules of grammar and usage are followed
including spelling and punctuation.
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Comments:
1
Ocean Freight in the 21st Century Grading Guide
ISCOM/383 VERSION 2
Assignment Total
#
Total
Available
Total
Earned
3
#/3
10
#/10
Additional comments:
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