Global Trade & Economics

Brexit, Covid and Climate Are Colluding to Raise U.K. Food Prices

October 27, 2020

Supermarket prices in Britain could start increasing in coming months as food supplies get pummeled by a triple whammy of Brexit, COVID-19 and weather-struck harvests.

The U.S.-China Conflict Over Chips Is About to Get Uglier

October 23, 2020

Bloomberg

Politics is roiling the semiconductor industry, sparking a drive for more autonomy from the U.S. to China, Europe and Japan.

VIDEO

Watch: Seven Forces Reshaping the Economy

October 19, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Greg Brown, executive director of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, details the conclusions of a new report, developed in conjunction with the North Carolina CEO Leadership Forum, about current transformative economic trends.

Modi’s Reforms Could Help Turn India Into Food-Export Powerhouse

October 16, 2020

Bloomberg

If Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move toward a free market for farm sales succeeds, India could not only feed itself, but become a major food exporter.

VIDEO

Watch: Advice for Supply-Chain Planners in 2020

October 14, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

David Barton, general manager for North America with ToolsGroup, describes the ways in which various industries are approaching the challenge of planning for demand in an environment of extreme uncertainty.

From Bikes to Prosecco, Covid Is a Dress Rehearsal for Brexit

October 13, 2020

Bloomberg

Faced with the double challenge of Brexit and COVID-19, U.K. supply chains are being thrown into disarray.

VIDEO

Watch: The Complexities of Export Compliance

October 12, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A panel discussion focusing on the latest changes in rules and regulations governing U.S. exports, both at origin and destination.

U.K.’s First Free Port Since 2012 to Open Next Year

October 7, 2020

Bloomberg

Britain will open its first free port since 2012 in an effort to boost growth after Brexit, says U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak.

Port of Rotterdam Pilot Uses AI Microgrid to Trade Renewables

October 6, 2020

Bloomberg

The Port of Rotterdam is testing technology to manage and trade renewable energy consumption, finding the effort has already made a significant cost savings.

Second Cyberattack in a Week Hits Global Shipping Industry

October 2, 2020

Bloomberg

The cyberattack is raising concern about disruptions to supply chains already straining to move goods heading into the usual peak season for consumer demand.