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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.

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.

Virus Makes Lobsters So Cheap That Sellers Face a Fatal Blow

March 6, 2020

Bloomberg

The coronavirus outbreak is turning one luxury treat reserved for special occasions into a meal bargain hunters can afford.

Global Consumer Electronics Company Overhauls Transportation Operations

March 5, 2020

4SIGHT Supply Chain Group

Challenge: A global consumer electronics company asked its transportation department to evaluate — and potentially take over — its outsourced operations. The company’s logistics provider had grown complacent, as outdated agreement terms failed to include performance incentives.

Warehouse Robots Help E-tailer Grow Operations

February 25, 2020

Locus Robotics

Challenge: An e-commerce retailer was planning to build a facility around automated technology, and the operation required a flexible and scalable picking solution that could accommodate a highly diverse inventory of materials. The company also had strict fulfillment and shipping deadlines that depended upon high order accuracy.