Global Trade Management

Logistics Confidence Index Hits Lowest-ever Mark as Air, Sea Freight Shipments Slump

January 6, 2016

With a score of 45.4, the December edition of the Stifel Index has recorded its lowest-ever total, amidst a continued pattern of decline.

CBX Software Releases New Version of CBX Cloud

January 5, 2016

CBX Software

CBX Software, a vendor of sourcing-management applications for the retail industry, has released version 5.10 of CBX Cloud.

QuestaWeb's Technology Solves Complex Automation Challenges of a Dual-Purpose FTZ

January 4, 2016

Challenge: A fragrance and flavor company wanted to create one foreign trade zone in which it could perform both distribution and manufacturing functions. Due to its many product formulations - and ingredients coming from both U.S. and international sources - tracking inventory was quite complex. Some incoming ingredients were never used in manufacturing and sold in their raw state.

Historic Futures Launches Online Risk-Monitoring Tool

December 30, 2015

Historic Futures

Historic Futures has launched String3, an online supply-chain risk-monitoring tool.

Capital Business Credit Offers Supplier Financing for Chinese New Year

December 30, 2015

Capital Business Credit LLC

Capital Business Credit LLC (CBC) is offering a Supplier Early Payment (SEP) program, to ensure the timely shipping of goods prior to Chinese New Year.

Rated Chemicals Companies in Latin America Expected to Stay Stable Even With Oil Prices Tumbling

December 28, 2015

Fitch Ratings

The credit profiles of rated Latin American chemicals companies are expected to remain stable during 2016 despite low petrochemical prices.

Sight Slippage in On-Time Performance Recorded Overall in November by Container Shipping Lines

December 28, 2015

Drewry

Containership reliability was broadly unchanged in November as the average on-time performance across all trades slipped by just 0.8 percentage points against October to 77.2 percent, according to Carrier Performance Insight, the online schedule reliability tool provided by Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

Canadian Load Volumes Decline for the Second Consecutive Month

December 28, 2015

TransCore Link Logistics

The TransCore Link Logistics Canadian Freight Index fell behind in November, following its traditional drop this time of year, with volumes declining eight percent compared to October. While year-over-year volumes also dropped 28 percent, this is compared to historic highs set throughout 2014.

When Your Supplier Becomes Your Competitor

December 21, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

How would you like to spend substantial amounts of time and money on establishing an overseas supplier to manufacture your product - only to see that partner start competing against you with its own brand?

Chinese Yards Help Iran Build Its Merchant Marine Fleet

December 21, 2015

Maritime Executive

Iran's Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) has announced plans to order new 18,000 TEU (Triple-E type) container vessels from Chinese yards, according to Iran's Press TV.

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.