Maersk Line Changes for 2020
December 16, 2019.
Logistics Publications
Maersk Line, one of the largest container shipping companies in the world, has announced they will stop buying vessels (for now) and plan on expanding their scope to inland services (warehouses/customs house clearing services) as part of their long-term growth. They are already three years into this venture and...
Read MoreThe Future is 5G
December 12, 2019.
Logistics Publications
As major telecom equipment manufacturers begin the next phase of 5G cellular network testing, companies need to be aware of the new technology’s effects on logistical and procurement work environments. 5G is a new telecommunication standard that takes advantage of newly allocated wireless frequencies - providing much higher...
Read MoreAirfreight - A Key Indicator of Economic Activity
December 11, 2019.
Logistics Publications
Economic activity and airfreight development are closely intertwined. Logistics executives closely follow the development of airfreight trends to manage and plan supply chain strategies, as do economists and market analysts - because airfreight trends are a key indicator of economic activity overall. By researching the global airfreight trends, we can...
Read MoreSimply SIMI – Importing in Argentina
December 10, 2019.
Logistics Publications
For those with experience exporting goods to Argentina, you may know all too well how challenging customs clearance can be with the required prior approval by the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (Argentine Tax and Customs Authority). Fortunately, a new system, SIMI, has been developed to...
Read MoreSimplifying Incoterms 2020
December 10, 2019.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
International commercial terms (incoterms), are the guidelines for global trade around the world. To provide clarity in the contractual flow, we must understand the incoterms that are being used in the contract between the buyer and the seller for each transaction. Correctly understood incoterms ensure a smoother and effective process....
Read MoreLast Mile Deliveries
December 06, 2019.
Logistics Publications
In this era of online shopping, consumers are wanting their deliveries faster and faster. Companies that are selling goods directly to individual consumers simply cannot be competitive unless they can deliver said goods in a timely fashion. Companies like FedEx, UPS, and now Amazon can ship almost anywhere in the...
Read MoreLatest Tariff News
December 05, 2019.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
On Monday December 2, President Trump advised that his administration is considering tariffs as high as 100% on French goods in retaliation for a new Tax on digital services, greatly impacting U.S technology companies. The office of the U.S. Trade Representative deemed the tax discriminatory against U.S. companies. The...
Read MoreLogistic Challenges in India
December 03, 2019.
Logistics Publications
Due to Trump-era tariffs, many manufacturers are exploring options for their supply chains. India is a low-cost country alternative, however, there are some challenges regarding logistics that need to be reviewed in detail. Ground transportation accounts for 65% of intra-India cargo movement according to the National Highways Authority of India. ...
Read MoreNortheast Passage Benefits
September 25, 2019.
Logistics Publications
With the increase of global warming, it is possible to connect European and Asian seaports along the Russian Arctic Coast. This is called “Northeast Passage” or “Nothern searoute." This route reduces distances by 30% on average and transit times by 40% on average. Consequently,...
Read MoreSupply Chain & Its Environmental Impact
September 11, 2019.
Logistics Publications
With out a doubt, over the years, supply chain management has become an indispensable part of business. With supply chain management comes the power to boost customer service and reduce operating costs. This then leads to improvement of the financial standing of a company. Since supply chain management is a...
Read MoreCongestion Pricing's Future Effect on Infrastructure
September 11, 2019.
Logistics Publications
As most in logistics and transportation already know, the nation’s infrastructure is a constant topic of worry for everyone between ground level operations to politicians. Cities are strapped for cash because the funding for upkeep and upgrades simply hasn’t been allocated or isn’t...
Read More2019 Asian International Logistics Technology and Transport System Exhibition
September 11, 2019.
Logistics Publications
The 2019 Asian International Logistics technology and Transportion System exhibition will be held this year from October 23rd through the 26th in Shanghai, China. This exhibition will have 630 exhibitors to be attended, and it will have around 70,000 square meters of exhibition area. The main exhibits of this exhibition are...
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