| CLTT To Present at the MSWRA Conference |
The CLTT will be part of a panel at the Mississippi Water Resources Association (MSWRA) 2016 Educational Conference in Jackson, MS on October 19th. The MSWRA promotes the advancement of Mississippi rivers, ports and harbors, coastal and inland waterways, flood control, recreation, water development and management, water supply and all other beneficial uses of water resources.
8:45 - 10am Port Symposium - Moderator: Hunter Arnold, PE, Leader, Water Resources Coastal Group Waggoner Engineering
- Chad Miller, Ph.D. Assistant Director of the Center for Logistics, Trade & Transportation (CLTT) at USM, "Economic Development Challenges Facing Rural Ports"
- Bruce Lambert, Executive Director, Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies, "Getting Out of the Mud: Why Ports Must Consider Inland Connections"
- Thomas Hengst, Chief, River Operations Branch, Operations Division, Vicksburg District, "Keeping the River Open: Maintaining the On-Ramps"
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| Water Transportation Jobs Growing in Mississippi |
Water transportation (NAICS 483), which includes water transportation of passengers and cargo using watercraft, such as ships, barges, and boats, grew 29% in Mississippi over the last five years increasing from 868 to 1,121, according to EMSI data. There are 21 Mississippi companies in this industry including Pan-isles Inc., United Pioneer, Air Ocean Intl Shipping, and Ocean Air Shipping. The state is expected to grow at a faster rate than the nation in this sector. The main occupations in this sector include captains, mates, and pilots as well as sailors and marine oilers. The average salary is $90,948 versus the national average of $105,720.
The main industries being served are petroleum refineries, freight transportation arrangements, and solid waste collection. Much of this growth is driven by inland water transportation in Mississippi which has experienced a 28.9% growth versus the national growth of 11.7%. An analysis of the education pipeline shows that Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has the only preparatory program for these occupations, but no degree awards for the current 71 openings.
Job Forecast
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Region
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2010 Jobs
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2015 Jobs
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Change
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% Change
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Mississippi
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868
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1,121
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253
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29.1%
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Nation
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63,655
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68,802
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5,147
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8.1%
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| UPS Expands Worldwide Express Plus, Adds 200 Hybrid Electric Vehicles to Alternative Fuel Fleet |
The UPS Express Plus service offers guaranteed delivery on the next business day as early as 8 a.m., depending on the destination, said UPS. The expansion of the UPS Worldwide Express Plus earliest morning package service is part of the UPS Worldwide Express service, which provides customers with guaranteed delivery on the next possible business day by 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, or 2 p.m., based on destination.
UPS said individuals and companies of varying sizes can use it, but it is geared towards ones with time-sensitive international shipment and is available in 65 countries that make up 91 percent of global GDP.
UPS Worldwide Express Plus is geared towards various types of shippers, including automotive, healthcare, and retail for urgent shipments. And through this week's announced expansion of the service to 28 new countries, as well as enhancing service to cover postal codes in 25 existing countries, it said shippers are able to reach 20 global economies earlier than ever before.
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Transportation Manager Olive Branch, MS Pacific Logistics Corp Logistics Operations Coordinator Team Rubicon USA Dallas, TX Logistics Coordinator United Initiators Mobile, AL |
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Summer Internship Opportunities with UPS for IET and LTT Students
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UPS is a global company with one of the most recognized and admired brands in the world. It has become the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services. Every day, it manages the flow of goods, funds, and information in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. UPS is hiring full time interns for summer 2017. Some of the criteria for intern hiring are as follows:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer
- Must be actively enrolled in a degreed college program with a graduation date of May 2018 or later
- Employer will not sponsor a visa for this or future positions
- Must be able to work 35-40/hours per week
- Must currently be a rising junior or senior in college or in a graduate program
- Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate yourself there
Interested IET & LTT students go to the link below and search for Solutions, and specifically look for the Intern-Summer 2017 positions. Apply here at https://www.jobs-ups.com.
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