Global Gateways

Trading With China: What’s Going On Behind the Wall

December 26, 2018

Gary Barraco, SCB Contributor

If you’ve got business in China, there’s far more to follow than tariffs.

The Most Innovative Supply Chains of 2018

The Top Five Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

A multinational manufacturer turns to cognitive computing to manage its sourcing.

December 19, 2018

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

This year's first-place entrant, Intel, is huge — and problems there can be just as big.

Border Shutdowns Could Cost Billions, Local Business Officials Warn

November 27, 2018

Bloomberg

Shutting down ports of entry at the U.S.-Mexico border near San Diego could cost local industry billions, say business officials in the region.

Case Study

Global Logistics Renovation: How a U.S. Furniture Maker Rebuilt Its Supply Chain

October 16, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

Thanks to cheap labor, U.S. wood-furniture manufacturers like Bassett Furniture Industries often import their products from Asia — making logistics providers crucial partners.

Carmakers Trigger Brexit Contingency Plans as 'No Deal' Fears Grow

Carmakers in Britain have triggered some Brexit contingency plans, such as certifying models in the EU, and are working on redrawing production schedules and stockpiling more parts to defend against any loss of unfettered trade after Brexit.

October 1, 2018

Reuters

Carmakers in Britain have triggered some Brexit contingency plans, and are working on redrawing production schedules and stockpiling more parts.

Port Workers Plan Strike in L.A. to Challenge Logistics Firms

Warehouse workers and truck drivers at Los Angeles ports are planning to launch a three-day strike Monday, aiming to put pressure on logistics companies they claim owe them back wages.

September 28, 2018

Bloomberg

Warehouse workers and truck drivers at Los Angeles ports are planning to launch a three-day strike Monday, aiming to put pressure on logistics companies they claim owe them back wages.

Customs Delays of 30 Minutes Will Bankrupt One in 10 Firms, Say U.K. Bosses

Supply chain chiefs at 1,300 surveyed firms say firms are already stockpiling parts amid fear of no-deal Brexit.

September 27, 2018

The Guardian

Supply chain chiefs at 1,300 surveyed firms say firms are already stockpiling parts amid fear of no-deal Brexit.

New Tariffs Bring New Headaches on Top of Higher Costs

Many importers scrambled to get ahead of the U.S. tariffs on Chinese shipments that kicked in Monday.

September 25, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Many importers scrambled to get ahead of the U.S. tariffs on Chinese shipments that kicked in Monday.

Port of Rotterdam Is Preparing for Worst When Britain Crashes Out of EU

In Rotterdam, everyone assumes the U.K. will leave the single market and customs union. Here’s how it plans to cope with the upheaval.

September 24, 2018

The Guardian

In Rotterdam, everyone assumes the U.K. will leave the single market and customs union. Here’s how it plans to cope with the upheaval.

U.K. to Establish a Post-Brexit Port 70 Miles From Sea

The U.K. government aims to address one of the big challenges of Brexit by creating a so-called inland port where imported goods can be checked without causing logjams at the coast, two people with knowledge of the plan said.

September 21, 2018

Bloomberg

Global Gateways

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding global seaports and airports and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering goods to more international customers than ever before through global ports and free and foreign trade zones. As infrastructure around these global gateways continues to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply chain operations through their strategic use of global seaports and airports.