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From Bikes to Prosecco, Covid Is a Dress Rehearsal for Brexit

October 13, 2020

Bloomberg

Faced with the double challenge of Brexit and COVID-19, U.K. supply chains are being thrown into disarray.

U.K.’s First Free Port Since 2012 to Open Next Year

October 7, 2020

Bloomberg

Britain will open its first free port since 2012 in an effort to boost growth after Brexit, says U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak.

Port of Rotterdam Pilot Uses AI Microgrid to Trade Renewables

October 6, 2020

Bloomberg

The Port of Rotterdam is testing technology to manage and trade renewable energy consumption, finding the effort has already made a significant cost savings.

Carbon Border Tax Emerges in EU as Weapon to Protect Green Deal

September 30, 2020

Bloomberg

The first glimpse is emerging of a levy the European Union is drawing up to ensure its Green Deal environmental rules aren’t undone by nations with weaker standards.

Where Companies Struggle With Product Classification

September 29, 2020

QAD Precision

The commodity code is arguably the most important data element in international trade.

The Value of Integrating Trade Compliance With GTM Software

September 29, 2020

QAD Precision

Aligning trade compliance with other disciplines will enhance execution across the supply-chain ecosystem.

Global Trade & Transportation: Best Practices for Global Manufacturers

Global Trade and Transportation: Best Practices for Global Manufacturers

September 29, 2020

QAD Precision

Best practices in global logistics standardization, trade compliance and more.

U.K. Warns of 7,000-Truck Line in Worst-Case Brexit Scenario

September 23, 2020

Bloomberg

Preparing for customs checks on trade with the EU is one of the biggest logistical challenges facing Boris Johnson’s government.

Germany Is Re-Engineering Europe’s Most Important River

September 18, 2020

Bloomberg

In an "Olympics of water engineering," the German government wants to change the current of the Rhine so that ships can load an extra 200 or more tons.

U.S., Europe Face Hurdles to Cut China Reliance for Rare Earths

September 10, 2020

Bloomberg

The U.S. and Europe’s ambition to boost production of rare raw materials used in electric vehicles and wind turbines and reduce dependence on China will face obstacles, including higher costs and environmental concerns.