Global Trade Management

Making Sense of the Internet of Things

May 30, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

Canada-European Union Pact Worries U.S. Lobster Industry

May 26, 2017

Members of the U.S. seafood industry are fearful that Canada's approval of a new trade deal with the European Union will cause big problems for the American lobster business, just as the catch is hitting historic highs.

A Third of UK Firms Plan to Sever European Supply Chains

May 22, 2017

Supply Management

Firms in the UK and Europe are already drawing up plans to sever supply chains across the Channel to avoid post-Brexit tariffs.

With Maiden Jet Flight, China Enters Dogfight With Boeing, Airbus

May 12, 2017

The New York Times

China's home-grown C919 passenger jet completed its long-delayed maiden flight last week, a major first step for Beijing as it looks to raise its profile in the global aviation market and boost high-tech manufacturing at home.

Report: Singapore Tops Global Port Ranking

May 10, 2017

Supply Management

Singapore has been named the leading maritime city in the world, followed by Hamburg and Oslo, in a ranking of global ports.

U.S. Trade Activity Picks Up in First Quarter

May 9, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. trade gap widened in the first quarter compared to a year earlier as exports and imports rose, suggesting underlying strength in the global economy.

Live Export Global Trade Grows to $18Bn

May 8, 2017

Maritime Executive

The trade in livestock is growing rapidly and has more than doubled in value over the past decade.

The Changing Role of the CPO: With Respect Comes Responsibility

May 8, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A "celebrity" chief procurement officer? Isn't that a contradiction in terms?

Cocoa Producers Band Together to Fight Price Collapse

May 4, 2017

Supply Management

Cocoa-growing countries will fight a price rout by banding together and co-ordinating production strategies, the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) has said.

U.S. Ports Upbeat on Container Volumes

May 2, 2017

Maritime Executive

Import volumes at major container ports in the U.S. are projected to rise 4.7 percent in the first half of 2017 compared with the same period a year ago, and many ports are reporting growth.

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.