Global Trade Management

IDV Solutions Launches Alert Tool for Visual Command Center

January 25, 2016

IDV Solutions LLC has launched an extension with the Sigma Group's ActivistMap.com that will help command centers to act more quickly in the event of political violence or acts of terrorism that threaten employees, the supply chain or operations.

Checkpoint Systems Brings Retail Visibility App to the Cloud

January 25, 2016

Checkpoint Systems Inc.

Checkpoint Systems Inc., a vendor of merchandise-availability applications for the retail industry, has collaborated with Microsoft Corp. to bring its Checkpoint RFID software to the cloud, and enhance it with Microsoft analytical tools.

Unprepared Supply Chains Are 'Driving Blindfold' Toward Disaster

January 25, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

What's the biggest risk to global supply chains today? Natural disasters? Terrorism? Supplier failure? Port strikes? How about ignorance?

Retail Trade Group Wants to See Detailed U.S. Seaport Performance Reports Authorized

January 19, 2016

Maritime Executive

Following up on last fall's successful campaign to include a port performance statistics program in the federal long-term surface transportation bill, the National Retail Federation now leads a coalition of more than 100 groups in sending specific recommendations to the Department of Transportation.

Yusen Logistics, SATO Corp. Team on Global Logistics App

January 18, 2016

SATO Corp.

Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd. and SATO Corp. have teamed up to launch an application for managing global logistics.

Aras Teams With CloudSAFE in Cloud-Based Offering for PLM

January 13, 2016

Aras

Aras has joined with CloudSAFE to develop CloudSAFE PLM [Product Lifecycle Management] Cloud powered by Aras Innovator.

SkyBitz Launches GPS Fleet-Management Division

January 12, 2016

SkyBitz

SkyBitz, a provider of commercial telematics products, has launched SkyBitz Local Fleets.

2015 Saw Record Number of Containers Vessels Lying Idle

January 12, 2016

Maritime Executive

The global idle containership fleet hit a record high in 2015 reaching nearly six times that of the start of that year.

With End of Holiday Shopping Season, Normal Level of U.S. Retail Imports Expected by April

January 12, 2016

NRF

With the holiday season over, import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to slowly decline through the first quarter of the year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

QuestaWeb, Inc. Opens Offices in Midwest and Southwest

January 11, 2016

QuestaWeb Inc.

QuestaWeb Inc., a provider of Web-based software applications for global trade management, has opened two satellite offices, in St. Louis, Mo. and Mobile, Ala.

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.