NEWARK, N.J. -- The Journal of Commerce (JOC) will host a free webcast at 1 p.m. (EST) on Friday, March 25, to discuss the impact of the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear troubles in Japan as they relate to trade between the U.S. and Japan, as well as the impact on global supply chains in the automobile, electronics and agriculture industries.  

At the forefront of global trade and logistics information since 1827, The Journal of Commerce has long history and knowledge of the industry, backed by PIERS comprehensive U.S. waterborne trade intelligence.

The program will be moderated by Chris Brooks, managing editor for The Journal of Commerce. Panelists for the webcast include Mario Moreno, economist, JOC/PIERS; Jim Rice, Deputy Director, Center for Transportation and Logistics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and Bruce Arntzen, senior research director, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

To access the free, live webcast, register here. This webcast will be available on-demand beginning March 29.