Global Trade Management

European Vineyards, Cheesemakers React to Blow From U.S. Tariffs

October 7, 2019

Cheeses from France, Italy and the Netherlands, wines, Scotch whisky and Greek canned peaches are just some of the European exports whose prices are set to rise in the U.S. after the Trump administration announced new tariffs on billions of dollars of EU products starting Oct. 18.

Foreign Trade Zone Incentive Program Helps Relieve Tariff Challenges

October 4, 2019

The Port of New York & New Jersey

Challenge: Since February 2018, the cost of duties for U.S.-China operations has substantially grown. There are now $550 billion in tariffs applied exclusively to Chinese imports, while China has imposed $185 billion on U.S. goods.

Order-Centric TMS: Managing the Rising Pressures of the Modern Supply Chain

Order-Centric TMS: Managing Rising Pressures of the Modern Supply Chain

October 3, 2019

MP Objects

In recent years, the supply chain industry has undergone significant changes. With the advent of e-commerce, businesses are under increasing pressure to keep pace with growing customer demands, shorter product lifecycles, and global competition. Multi-enterprise business networks have been an effective first step to meeting these challenges and leveraging the vast potential of this new landscape.

Medical Cannabis Exporter Sees a Window Before Market Floods

October 1, 2019

Bloomberg

Medical cannabis producers have a five-year window to reap high prices for their products before supply floods the market.

How Smart Use of Service Supply Chain Can Recession-Proof Your Business

September 25, 2019

Flash Global Logistics

When a supply chain is lean and responsive to data, economic downturns can have minimal impact.

Trump Plans Crackdown on Fentanyl Shipments From China, Others

September 11, 2019

Bloomberg

A draft executive order would target foreign shippers routing deliveries through the U.S. Postal Service — not the two-largest U.S. couriers United Parcel Service Inc. and FedEx Corp.

Trade War Casts Shadow Over Climate Message: Frankfurt Auto Show

September 11, 2019

Bloomberg

Geopolitical volatility adds another layer of uncertainty to an industry in the midst of a radical overhaul as the end of combustion-engine era looms.

Global Sugar Rumble: It's India Versus the Rest of World's Producers

September 10, 2019

Bloomberg

Sugar prices have slumped to the lowest in 11 months, defying forecasts for a shift in the global market to a deficit from a surplus.

Parcel Cargo Chains Coming of Age

September 3, 2019

Pierbridge

The Price Tag for Global Trade-War Uncertainty Is $585 Billion

August 21, 2019

Bloomberg

“The tweet is mightier than the tariff,” Bloomberg economists wrote in their report.

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.