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Alibaba Chairman Calls for End to Protectionist Trade Policies that Harm Small Business

June 22, 2016

Regulations and protectionist trade policies are killing small business, according to Alibaba Group Executive Chairman Jack Ma, who has called for a removal of trade policies that hinder global commerce.

Iran Re-Integrates Into Global Airfreight Forwarding

June 21, 2016

Air Cargo World

In another sign that Iran may soon play a larger role in world airfreight as it re-emerges from U.N. sanctions, the WACO network of independent freight management companies has added Iran-based Amadrah International Freight Forwarding to its roster.

Why U.S. Should Care if Britain Ends European Union Membership

June 21, 2016

Washington Post

Britain's departure from the European Union could send shock waves across the global economy and threaten more than a trillion dollars in investment and trade with the United States.

ITradeNetwork Releases Master Data Services App

June 20, 2016

ITradeNetwork Inc.

ITradeNetwork Inc., a provider of software for food lifecycle management, has released its Master Data Services (MDS) application.

Manufacturer Improves Visibility and Supplier Compliance with BSI's SCM Solution

June 17, 2016

Challenge: A large manufacturer was spending countless hours updating spreadsheets, reviewing supplier assessments, issuing corrective actions, and trying to track their suppliers' compliance, risk and performance ratings manually. They realized this manual approach wasn't sustainable as they continue to grow and vet additional suppliers. They began looking for a service provider that provided a single solution to help automate their assessment process, and improve their supply chain visibility.

Enspire Commerce Issues Update of Point-of-Sale Software

June 17, 2016

Enspire Commerce

Enspire Commerce, a vendor of enterprise commerce management software, has launched a new version of RetailPoint, its point-of-sale application.

Reflections on Port Safety for Dangerous Goods

June 17, 2016

TT Talk

The explosion at Tianjin Port last August should be seen as a spectacular example of why those operating throughout the global supply chains should examine their work practices and risk policies more thoroughly.

Livingston Facilitates Finely-Tuned Global Shipping For Manufacturer of Acoustical Products.

June 16, 2016

Challenge: As the market leader in the design, manufacture and installation of custom acoustical ceiling and wall products, our client requires reliable global shipping for its success.

The Compliance Map Launches Country-of-Origin Tracking Tool

June 15, 2016

The Compliance Map

The Compliance Map, a developer of environmental-compliance software, has launched the Compliance Map Origin Determination Module.

Contract Rates in East-West Trades Continue to Tumble

June 15, 2016

Drewry

Ocean freight rates for cargo moving under contracts on the major East-West trade routes fell by another 18 percent between February and May, according to Drewry's Benchmarking Club, a closed user group of multinational retailers and manufacturers who closely monitor their contract freight rates.