Global Logistics

A Tariff-Era Survival Kit for American Firms in Asia

December 11, 2018

U.S. firms operating in Asia are adapting to global trade uncertainty with a range of survival tactics, from reviewing how goods are classified to tweaking their supply chains.

New EU Transport Rules Could Devastate East European Trucking Companies

December 7, 2018

Bloomberg

Poland’s $57bn transport and logistics industry is facing a serious threat as the European Union agreed to tighten rules on international trucking services.

China's Growing Thirst for Premium Beer Is Great for Canadian Barley

December 7, 2018

Bloomberg

China is the world’s largest beer market, and consumers are increasingly shifting to premium and foreign brews from mass-market brands amid rising incomes.

How Used Vegetable Oil Could Power World Trade

December 5, 2018

Bloomberg

Waste vegetable oil is the latest in a list of fuel innovations from a transportation industry that’s under intense pressure to lower its carbon footprint.

U.S.-China Truce Risks Extending — Not Ending — Trade War

December 3, 2018

Bloomberg

Differences on difficult issues such as Chinese industrial policy and intellectual property regimes remain vast — and tough negotiations now lie ahead.

Trump's Escalating Trade War Brings Renaissance to One City

November 30, 2018

Bloomberg

One of the biggest beneficiaries of the clash between the U.S. and China may turn out to be a gritty Taiwanese town called Taoyuan.

Tariffs Present an Opportunity for Supply Chain Collaboration

November 28, 2018

Kate Vitasek, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Tariffs make collaboration among businesses, manufacturers, suppliers and global supply chains more crucial than ever.

China May Cut Parts Tariffs, Aiding Home-Built Jets

November 28, 2018

Bloomberg

China is discussing a plan to cut tariffs on imported plane parts, a move that may also benefit suppliers such as General Electric and Honeywell International.

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.

Digitizing Your Supply Chain Through IoT Sensors

November 26, 2018

Sensitech

Global Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding global logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods faster and farther around the world than ever before through global logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using global logistics solutions to power their supply chains.