Global Trade Management

Controlling Shipping Costs via Multi-Modal Freight Rate Visibility

June 11, 2018

Blockchain for the Supply Chain: Reality vs. Hype

June 11, 2018

If you could measure the progress of a concept by how much it’s talked about, then blockchain would already be an everyday reality for business.

Billions in U.S. Solar Projects Shelved After Trump Panel Tariff

June 8, 2018

Reuters

President Donald Trump’s tariff on imported solar panels has led U.S. renewable energy companies to cancel or freeze investments of more than $2.5bn in large installation projects, along with thousands of jobs, the developers told Reuters.

Foxconn Chief: U.S.-China Dispute Over Tech, Not Trade

June 7, 2018

The Washington Post

The CEO of Taiwan’s Foxconn, which assembles Apple iPhones and other products for tech companies, said Wednesday that Washington’s dispute with China is over technology rather than trade.

World Bank Warns Trade Tensions Could Cause 2008-Level Crisis

June 7, 2018

The Guardian

A worldwide escalation of the trade tensions between the U.S. and its major trading partners would have consequences for global trade equivalent to the 2008 financial crisis, the World Bank has warned.

Mexico Looks to Europe After Slapping Tariffs on U.S. Pork

June 7, 2018

The New York Times

Mexico will import more pork products from Europe after imposing a 20 percent tariff on U.S. pork legs and shoulders in retaliation to steel tariffs, Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said on Tuesday.

Global Trade Skirmish Puts Factories, Recovery at Risk

June 6, 2018

Reuters

Factory growth in major manufacturing hubs showed signs of cooling last month as companies braced for potential damage from rising global trade tensions while also grappling with accelerating inflation and a strong dollar.

For Europe, an Unpleasant Question: Confront Trump or Avoid a Costly Trade War

June 5, 2018

The New York Times

For Europe, the first move was easy. Officials swiftly announced plans to strike back with retaliatory measures against President Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum while vowing a legal challenge.

Blockchain’s Coming to the Supply Chain - Eventually

June 4, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Blockchain is being touted these days as a revolutionary way of maintaining global supply chains. Is it living up to that promise?

Mid-Sized Cars to Lead 5 Percent Growth in Global Used Car Market Through 2022

May 31, 2018

Technavio

The global used car market is expected to grow at a CAGR of almost 5 percent from 2018 through 2022, according to research from Technavio.

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.