Global Logistics

The Price Tag for Global Trade-War Uncertainty Is $585 Billion

August 21, 2019

Bloomberg

“The tweet is mightier than the tariff,” Bloomberg economists wrote in their report.

Health Agencies Set Stage for U.S. to Import Cheaper Drugs

August 1, 2019

Bloomberg

The Trump administration cracked open the door for the eventual importation of cheaper medicines from abroad, the latest salvo in a battle to bring down drug costs.

‘Ripping up the Rule Book’ Seminar Programme Announced for the 2019 Supply Chain & Logistics Summit & Expo

July 31, 2019

Across the globe, the rule book is being torn up for supply chain and logistics planning, operations and the professionals tasked with marshalling the services, assets and people to deliver the goods.

IMO 2020: The basics, the challenges, and how to lessen its impact on you

IMO 2020: The Basics, Challenges and Impact on You

July 30, 2019

Laufer Group International Ltd.

Japan May Soon Wield New Weapon in Trade Fight With South Korea

July 24, 2019

Bloomberg

Tokyo set Wednesday as the deadline for public comments on whether to remove South Korea from a so-called “white list” of trusted export destinations, a move that could restrict exports on hundreds of items to South Korea, hamstringing the country’s giant tech sector.

‘New Panama Canal’: Paraguay Plans Transport Hub Linking Atlantic and Pacific

July 23, 2019

Bloomberg

Investment of over $2bn in basic infrastructure such as roads and bridges aims to transform the Chaco region and boost trade.

Banned Chinese Security Cameras Are Almost Impossible to Remove

July 18, 2019

Bloomberg

A complex web of supply chain logistics and licensing agreements make it almost impossible to know whether a security camera is actually made in China or contains components that would violate U.S. rules.

The World’s 2-Billion-Ton Trash Problem Just Got More Alarming

July 15, 2019

Bloomberg

Governments across Asia are saying no to trash imports, which for decades fed mills that recycled waste plastic.

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Q&A | The Quest for Real-Time In-Transit Visibility

July 12, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Shippers are finally in the position of obtaining real-time, in-transit visibility, but there are some major obstacles standing in the way of full deployment of the appropriate technology.

The Increased Importance of Integrating Agile Postponement and Product Packaging Customization Among Consumer Goods Supply Networks

July 12, 2019

Nulogy Corporation

Global Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding global logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods faster and farther around the world than ever before through global logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using global logistics solutions to power their supply chains.