Global Trade Management

'Brexit' Vote Shakes Up Logistics Industry Serving Britain's Trade Relationships

June 30, 2016

Shipping and logistics operators say the U.K. vote to leave the European Union will rattle regional supply chains as Britain rebuilds its trading relationships and rules.

The Maturing of Risk Management at IBM

June 29, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Louis Ferretti, project executive for global procurement with IBM, traces the history of the company's risk-management initiative, to its current use of sophisticated technology and business processes.

Mainfreight USA Adds Warehouses in Newark and Dallas

June 28, 2016

Mainfreight USA

Mainfreight USA, a global supply-chain and logistics services provider, has added two warehouses to its North American logistics network, in Newark, N.J., and Dallas.

Insurance Industry Eyes Increased Risks Expanded Panama Canal Brings

June 28, 2016

Maritime Executive

The Panama Canal accounts for roughly five percent of world sea trade, and the expanded Panama Canal is estimated to generate a three percent increase in cargo volumes transiting the canal.

ITE Group, Messe München to Co-locate at MODEX 2018

June 27, 2016

MHI

MHI, Messe München and ITE Group will co-locate at the newly formed Transportation & Logistics America (TLA) exhibit with MODEX 2018.

British Forwarders Say It's Too Soon to Speculate on 'Brexit' Effect on Trade Procedures

June 27, 2016

BIFA

Following the announcement that the UK will be leaving the European Union, the trade association that represents UK freight forwarders says in the run-up to that exit it will campaign to ensure that the movement of the UK's visible import and export trade does not become unduly burdened by overly complicated trade procedures.

India Acts to Make Foreign Direct Investment Easier

June 24, 2016

Air Cargo World

In an attempt to attract more foreign funds to boost the nation's businesses, India's government this week relaxed the rules regulating the amount of foreign direct investment allowed across a wide spectrum of Indian business sectors, including the aviation industry.

A New Law to Help Companies Protect Their Trade Secrets

June 24, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

U.S. businesses have been given another legal recourse, in their never-ending battle against trade-secret theft.

Alibaba Chairman Calls for End to Protectionist Trade Policies that Harm Small Business

June 22, 2016

Air Cargo World

Regulations and protectionist trade policies are killing small business, according to Alibaba Group Executive Chairman Jack Ma, who has called for a removal of trade policies that hinder global commerce.

Iran Re-Integrates Into Global Airfreight Forwarding

June 21, 2016

Air Cargo World

In another sign that Iran may soon play a larger role in world airfreight as it re-emerges from U.N. sanctions, the WACO network of independent freight management companies has added Iran-based Amadrah International Freight Forwarding to its roster.

Global Trade Management

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding global trade management software and systems and their impact on supply chain management. New developments in global trade management software - which streamlines logistics and business processes related to cross-border trade - are transforming the way companies operate and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using global trade management solutions for supply chain optimization.