Global Trade Management

Four Crises Plaguing Latin American Logistics

May 15, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

We're still waiting for many of the emerging markets of Latin America to emerge. What's holding them back?

EU Scrutinizes Internet Giants to See if They Hinder E-commerce

May 13, 2015

CRM Daily

European officials want to make it easier for companies to offer e-commerce across the continent, and are asking whether some firms are putting barriers in the way of that happening. Among the actions they announced is an antitrust inquiry to investigate "possible competition concerns" put in place by some Web companies.

IDV Solutions Issues Two Risk, Trend-Analysis Modules

May 12, 2015

IDV Solutions LLC

IDV Solutions LLC has launched a new pair of modules to help companies assess risk events and analyze trends through the vendor's Visual Command Center software.

Retail Imports Return to Normal After Surge to Clear Backlog

May 12, 2015

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is returning to normal levels as officials prepare to count votes on ratification of a new West Coast labor agreement that ended months of uncertainty, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

FAA Needs to Stop Droning on About UAVs

May 11, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

So the Federal Aviation Administration has given Amazon.com, Inc. permission to begin testing delivery drones in the U.S. But there are still a number of logistical hurdles to be overcome, before the technology becomes feasible for everyday commercial use.

Barcoding Inc. Adds Supply Chain Analytics Practice Area

May 7, 2015

Barcoding Inc.

Barcoding Inc. has launched a practice area focusing on supply-chain analytics.

The Brave New World of the Cloud

May 7, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

What's the difference between the terms "on demand," "in the cloud" and "software as a service"? Mike Joseph, director of business development with LeanLogistics, provides the answers.

Domestic Containers Spur Intermodal Growth in Q1 2015; Overall Global Outlook Positive

May 7, 2015

IANA

Total intermodal shipments rose 2 percent over last year's Q1 volumes, according to the Intermodal Association of North America, despite port congestion issues that impacted international container traffic. Domestic intermodal loads grew 4.5 percent, buoyed by domestic containers, which rose 6.5 percent in a quarter-over-quarter comparison.

Airfreight Industry Sees Modest Year-Over-Year Growth in March

May 7, 2015

IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global airfreight markets, showing a modest 1.6 percent rise in volumes in March compared to a year ago, measured in freight tonne kilometers.

As Dollar Gains, Imports Flood U.S and Widen Trade Gap

May 7, 2015

New York Times

A roof-raising trade gap in March highlighted concerns that the rise of the dollar against other currencies was weakening the economy, chipping away at the ability of American manufacturers to compete abroad while encouraging more imports to fill retailers' shelves.

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.