Global Trade Management

World Economy To Grow At 2.7 Percent, World Bank Says

January 18, 2017

The global economy is forecast to grow by 2.7 percent in 2017 after reaching a post-crisis low of 2.3 percent in 2016, according to the World Bank.

From Bean To Bar: Supply Chain Connects Small Farmers And Premium Chocolate Industry

January 17, 2017

Los Angeles Times

Eladio Pop greets me for a tour of his 30-acre acre farm with a football-size cacao pod strapped to his back and a braided reed across his forehead. "Welcome to my paradise," he says, as we head into his Belizean rain forest brimming with cacao trees, pineapple shrubs, banana and mango trees, coconuts palms and a host of medicinal plants.

How Third-Party Risk Is Threatening the Stability of Global Supply Chains

January 16, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It's hard enough managing supply-chain risk within your own organization. But what about controlling the behavior of critical third parties?

Two Asian Shipyards To Close, More Could Follow

January 13, 2017

Maritime Executive

Singapore-based offshore services company Vallianz has closed its repair and maintenance shipyard in Singapore, and the move will soon be followed by another closure in the region when Hyundai Heavy Industries closes its Gunsan yard.

Retailers Imported More Than Expected During Holidays, Report Says

January 13, 2017

National Retail Federation

Imports at the nation's major retail container ports saw an unexpected increase during the industry's busy holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released this week by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Tariffs On Chinese Imports Could Backfire In California

January 12, 2017

Los Angeles Times

With each provocative tweet aimed at China from the president-elect, David Vered worries about a trade war that would hurt profits at his Los Angeles jeans company.

Global Leaders: How The World Of Procurement Will Change In 2017

January 12, 2017

Supply Management

The year 2016 was a dramatic year for stock markets, world economies and the global population. We have experienced major political events, multiple acts of terrorism, a migrant crisis and, to top it all off, a number of iconic celebrities left us.

U.S. Factory Orders Saw Their Biggest Decline In Months

January 12, 2017

Industryweek

New orders for U.S. manufactured goods fell in November on a sharp decline in aircraft sales, ending a four-month streak of increases, the Commerce Department reported last week.

November 2016 Sees Strongest Air Cargo Growth Since 2009

January 11, 2017

Air Cargo World

Dutch market research firm WorldACD has released strong monthly results for late 2016, calling the most recent peak season the most robust since 2009. November U.S.-dollar yields improved by 3.9 percent over the previous month while volumes increased by 6.9 percent, year-over-year (y-o-y), WorldACD reported.

Solar Could Beat Coal To Become The Cheapest Power On Earth

January 10, 2017

Bloomberg

Solar power is now cheaper than coal in some parts of the world. In less than a decade, it's likely to be the lowest-cost option almost everywhere.

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.