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Five Tips for U.S. Small Business Competitiveness in the Canadian Market

March 20, 2020

On-time deliveries, cost management and meeting customer expectations are just a few concerns that prevent small businesses from expanding to the Canadian market.

There Aren’t Enough Containers to Keep World Trade Flowing

March 19, 2020

Bloomberg

A shipping container shortage that’s left everything from Thai curry to Canadian peas idling in ports may be about to get a whole lot worse as China steps up its precautions on incoming vessels.

This 1965 Model for Weathering Business Conflict Still Holds Up

March 18, 2020

Elijah Ray, SCB Contributor

Strengthening strategic partnerships comes down to four developmental phases.

U.S. Exempts Face Masks, Medical Products From China Tariffs

March 9, 2020

Bloomberg

The Trump administration has granted exemptions from tariffs for a range of medical products imported from China, including face masks and medical gloves.

U.S., International Customs Practices Under Review As E-Commerce Volume Surges

March 9, 2020

Purolator International

A surge in volume is straining the resources of global customs agencies. Here's how the international trade community is responding, and how shippers may be impacted.

Incoterms 2020: Revised Rules for International Shipping

March 9, 2020

Purolator International

The International Chamber of Commerce has released its revised list of international shipping terms. Here are this year's new rules of the road.

Direct-Ship Vendor Solutions Mean Faster E-Commerce Deliveries, Improved Efficiency

March 9, 2020

Purolator International

To meet today's complex fulfillment requirements, many e-commerce businesses are turning to direct-ship strategies — whereby vendors maintain control of inventory and order fulfillment.

Correcting Errors in U.S. Customs Entry Filings

March 9, 2020

Purolator International

Customs compliance can be difficult, and mistakes happen. But U.S. Customs and Border Protection offers several paths for rectifying errors.

Three Ways to Compete While the Trade War Progresses

Three Ways to Compete As Trade War Progresses

February 27, 2020

Gabriel Smith, SCB Contributor

With the right tools in place, price-change decision making can take place in minutes — not months.

For Better or Worse, China’s Future Is America's Future

February 19, 2020

Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

This latest disaster in China is a major blow to the international supply chain. Businesses should brace for a sharp descent into unknown territory and, most likely, a recession.