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Warning Bells Sound for U.S. Economy As Virus Squeezes Ports

March 12, 2020

While the global economy is reeling from the spreading coronavirus, seaports — which handle a hefty 90% of all world shipping — are a bellwether for trade.

Shipper Conquers Volatility and Cost With Transfix Terminal

March 10, 2020

Transfix

Challenge: Due to market volatility, seasonality and unforeseen delays on the road, a shipper was left with limited and expensive transportation options.

Lawmakers Press Amazon, EBay Executives Over Counterfeit Goods

March 6, 2020

Bloomberg

A bipartisan group of house lawmakers urged Amazon.com and EBay executives to take stronger actions against third-party vendors who sell fake, stolen or unsafe goods on their shopping websites.

Pipeline Protests Cripple Canadian Railways

February 14, 2020

Bloomberg

Protests against a natural gas pipeline are crippling Canada’s railways — key economic arteries in the sprawling, trade-dependent nation — and prompting cries of “insanity” and “ecoterrorism” from business leaders.

Packaging and Co-Packing: Value-Added Services Help Retailers Compete in a World of Amazon

February 14, 2020

Romark Logistics

Importers and domestic manufacturers who sell goods to retailers face an increasingly complex landscape of consumer demands and brand positioning, as the balance between e-commerce and brick-and-mortar sales continues to shift.

In the battle to make their product more attractive to consumers, packaging is a crucial element. Many turn to third-party packaging and co-packing service providers to gain the edge.

Learn From the Past to Prepare for 2020

February 12, 2020

Transfix

The freight market is poised to tighten this year, Transfix says. Here's how to use data to increase stability.

SAP – IDC Design to Operate – Leveraging an Intelligent Digital Supply Chain

January 30, 2020

SAP

Advanced supply-chain capabilities can transform a “cost center” into an “opportunity center.”

Here’s How Wildfires Will Impact What Australians Eat and Wear

January 13, 2020

Bloomberg

As unprecedented wildfires still threaten large parts of Australia, the nation’s agriculture industries are counting the cost of the blazes that have scorched pasture, destroyed livestock, and razed vineyards.