Global Trade Management

Endicia Unveils Global Service for Shipping to Latin America

May 28, 2015

Endicia, a provider of online shipping technology and services, has introduced Endicia Global Service.

Container Rates Continue to Experience Volatility, Especially on Shanghai Routes

May 28, 2015

The volatility of global spot freight rates since the start of 2015 has continued to increase in comparison to 2014, according to rate assessments on 11 routes gathered by the World Container Index (WCI). Price turbulence on the globally important Asia-to-Europe routes has been particularly high in 2015 with monthly volatility increasing 43 percent on average in comparison to 2014.

AspenTech Unveils Update of aspenONE App for Manufacturers

May 26, 2015

Aspen Technology Inc.

Aspen Technology Inc., a vendor of optimization software for the process industries, has made generally available version 8.8 of aspenONE Engineering and aspenONE Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

ModusLink Offers New Capabilities for E-Commerce

May 22, 2015

ModusLink Global Solutions Inc.

ModusLink Global Solutions Inc. has added a number of capabilities to its menu of software and services in support of electronic commerce.

How Companies Can Create Ethical Supply Chains

May 22, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Creating an ethical supply chain is clearly the right thing to do. But it can also help companies to cut costs and boost profits.

Saudia Cargo Adds Paris to Freight Network

May 20, 2015

Saudi Airlines Cargo

Saudi Airlines Cargo is launching a new, dedicated freighter service to Paris/Charles de Gaulle international airport.

Amber Road Launches Global Trade Academy

May 19, 2015

Amber Road

Amber Road, a provider of software applications and data for global trade management, has launched a GTM training practice.

Forecast Bleak for Return to Profitability in Dry Bulk Shipping Sector

May 19, 2015

Drewry

The dry bulk shipping market is not expected to return to profitability until 2017, despite a modest recovery in earnings anticipated over the next two years, according to the latest edition of the Dry Bulk Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

The U.S. Wants to Deepen Mississippi River to Allow Post-Panamax Ships to Reach Baton Rouge

May 19, 2015

Maritime Executive

The U.S. government is taking steps to allow for larger post-Panamax-sized vessels along the lower Mississippi River as the date for the opening of the expanded Panama Canal draws closer.

Surviving in the World of Extreme Supply Chains

May 18, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Steve Geary, president of Supply Chain Visions.

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.