Global Trade Management

Technology Advances Supporting Automotive Warehouse Operations

November 11, 2014

Bo Cheng, Director of Automotive Business, Comprehensive Logistics

International Trade, Capital Flows Have Bounced Back from Economic Crisis, Index Shows

November 10, 2014

Global connectedness, measured by cross-border flows of trade, capital, information and people, has recovered most of its losses incurred during the financial crisis, according to the third edition of DHL's Global connectedness Index.

How Business Should Respond to the Ebola Epidemic

November 7, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The Ebola crisis has given rise to the usual epidemic of misinformation, overreaction and lack of preparedness by individuals and business. Will we ever learn?

As Many as 3,000 Air Freighters Expected to Be Needed Over Next 20 Years

October 30, 2014

Air Cargo World

Even in the worst-case scenario, there will be a rising demand for freighter aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the most recent forecast by Seattle's Air Cargo Management Group (ACMG).

Apple's Supply-Chain Challenge: Keep It Secret. Then Tell the World.

October 27, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In Stanley Kubrick's Cold War black comedy "Dr. Strangelove," the Soviets have developed a devastating "Doomsday Device," to be triggered by a nuclear attack on the U.S.S.R. It's supposed to act as a deterrent, but has been kept a secret. Asks an exasperated American president of the Russian ambassador: "Why didn't you tell the world?" To which the ambassador replies: "The Premier loves surprises."

European Forwarders Confident About Freight Growth, at Least in the Short Term

October 23, 2014

Air Cargo World

Volumes are expected to be robust among Europe's freight forwarders through next month, according to Danske Bank's latest European Freight Forwarding Index report for September 2014.

New Head of European Shippers Council Pushes Green Logistics, Open Trade

October 23, 2014

Maritime Executive

Nik Delmeire, the newly appointed secretary general of the European Shippers' Council (ESC), has said it is time for businesses to measure, monitor and reduce emissions by freight transport. At the same time, the new European Commission should reduce existing trade barriers in the European Union. "Together these innovations can spur economic growth and create jobs," says Delmeire.

IGear Debuts 'Always On' Software Platform

October 22, 2014

IGear Online LLC

IGear Online LLC has developed Always On, a new software platform for global manufacturers.

InfinityQS Publishes eBook on Vaccine Manufacturing Chain

October 22, 2014

Infinity QS International Inc.

Infinity QS International Inc. has published a new electronic book, "Transforming the Vaccine Manufacturing Chain: How Pharmaceutical Companies Can Ensure Quality and Accelerate Time to Market."

Champ Cargosystems Forms Forwarding Subsidiary

October 21, 2014

Champ Cargosystems

Champ Cargosystems has formed a new subsidiary, Champ Forwarding Systems DA.

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.