Global Gateways

Sorghum, Targeted by Tariffs, Is a U.S. Crop China Started Buying Only Five Years Ago

April 24, 2018

When China slapped import duties on U.S. sorghum last week, it targeted an annual trade flow worth almost $1bn that didn't exist five years ago.

Amazon Is Launching International Shopping From the U.S.

April 23, 2018

Fortune

Amazon is expanding the reach of its U.S. store.

Will Livestock Exporters Release Unedited Footage?

April 19, 2018

Maritime Executive

RSPCA Australia has called for the immediate public release of unedited footage taken of conditions aboard the livestock carrier Maysora last week.

Huge Break for Auto Companies As China Removes Ownership Caps

April 19, 2018

Industryweek

China will let foreign automakers from Volkswagen AG to Ford Motor Co. own more than 50 percent of local ventures, removing a two-decade restriction and giving a boost to global companies seeking to capture a greater share of the world’s largest car market.

There’s a ‘Tsunami’ of Companies Applying for Relief From Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

April 18, 2018

The Washington Post

The fight over how far President Trump will go to protect America's steel and aluminum industries now rests largely in the hands of Commerce Department officials, who face a flood of applications from American companies seeking exemptions from Trump's newly imposed tariffs.

CargoX Pilots Blockchain-Based Lading Document Exchange Platform

April 17, 2018

Air Cargo World

Slovenian tech company CargoX is piloting a blockchain-based bill of lading platform — Smart B/L.

California State Senator Seeks to Crack Down on Wage Theft in Port Trucking Industry

April 16, 2018

Los Angeles Times

A California state senator is proposing a bill aimed at holding major retailers accountable for using port truck companies that have a history of engaging in wage theft of drivers who are misclassified as independent contractors.

Making Sure the Last (Cross-Border) Mile Doesn’t Hurt Your Business

April 11, 2018

Opinion: How to Make the Most of the Canadian E-Commerce Boom

April 10, 2018

John Costanzo, President, Purolator International

The fight is on for domination of the Canadian e-commerce market, and it’s a significant and burgeoning opportunity.

Customs Regs: A Necessary Evil, or The Key to Competitive Advantage?

April 9, 2018

How those burdensome Customs rules and regulations imposed on importers and exporters can make companies more competitive and efficient.

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.