Exports

Zepol Publishes its “United States and Europe Trade Report”

Tuesday, January 6, 2015 · SCMR Staff The data also exposes the current state of trade between the United States and Ukraine.

Supply Chain Managers May Become Concerned About “Slumping” Goods Prices

Monday, October 6, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Exports increased $434 million (0.2%). Imports firmed $222 million (0.1%). But both changes are just in millions as the totals moved so little.

Surge in U.S. Exports Creates New Opportunities for Supply Chain Managers

Tuesday, September 9, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Real exports have now increased five straight months, after dropping sharply in the first quarter.

EU Supply Chains Still Under Pressure

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 · SCMR Staff North Europe Global Port Tracker report forecasts "benign circle of growth"

Asia Pacific Air Cargo Gathering Speed

Thursday, May 8, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Andrew Herdman, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, (AAPA) says international freight markets saw 3.8 percent growth in traffic during the first quarter of 2014.

Air Cargo Growth Trend Pauses

Thursday, May 8, 2014 · Patrick Burnson The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing air freight markets in March were up 5.9% compared to a year ago and capacity grew 3.4%.

SAP Introduces New Service For China’s Supply Chains

Tuesday, April 22, 2014 · Patrick Burnson SAP AG announced the availability of a new application to help centralize processing trade activities, SAP Global Trade Services, processing trade in China.

A Big Month For California Exporters

Tuesday, February 4, 2014 · Patrick Burnson California's exporters turned in a particularly exuberant performance in November, according to Beacon Economics' analysis of foreign trade data released by the U.S. Commerce Department.

Houston Hosts National Industrial Transportation League

Saturday, November 16, 2013 · SCMR Staff Houston is the tenth-largest port in the world by volume, and is playing an increasingly important role in America’s rebirth as a producer of energy-related exports.

Niche Markets Will Drive U.S. Exports

Monday, August 26, 2013 · Patrick Burnson Some of the biggest gains in U.S. exports due to a widening U.S. production-cost advantage over leading European nations and Japan are likely to be seen in chemicals, machinery, and transportation

Port of Long Beach Continues to Benefit From Lytle Legacy

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 · Patrick Burnson While the newly-appointed executive director of the Port of Oakland faces a host of new challenges, the Port of Long Beach is still searching for a replacement.

Ocean Cargo Charter Spot Rates in Decline

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 · Patrick Burnson Lars Jensen, CEO and Partner with SeaIntel Maritime Analysis in Copenhagen, notes that one of the most important developments in the past month has been the rapid decline in spot rates – particularly on the Asia-Europe trade lanes.

West Coast Port Volumes Decline in November

Monday, December 17, 2012 · Jeff Berman As has been the case in recent months, cargo activity at the nation’s two largest ports— the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB)—were mixed in November.

Big jump in California exports

Monday, February 13, 2012 · Patrick Burnson California firms established a new record high for merchandise exports in 2011, edging past the former high-water mark set eleven years earlier during the dot com boom.

California’s Healthy Outbound Supply Chain

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 · Patrick Burnson California’s exporters turned in another strong performance in November, marking the 25th consecutive month in which the state’s merchandise export trade increased on a year-over-year basis