Trade

Top Ocean Cargo Carriers Face New Challenges: Part II

Saturday, October 17, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Shipping lines in the U.S. export trade lane to Asia are attempting in enforce an across-the-board increase in freight rates during the current Peak Season.

Top Ocean Carriers Part III: Is Bigger Really Better?

Friday, October 16, 2015 · Patrick Burnson According to new report issued by The International Transport Forum – an intergovernmental group with 54 member countries within the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) – there are cost savings of mega-ships, but these are decreasing and might not…

New Demand For Global Trade Management Software and Services

Tuesday, September 29, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Global Trade Management, Trade Agreements, Free Trade Zones, Trade Compliance, Import, Export Driven by the expansion of international trade and major new trade agreements, the worldwide market for Global Trade Management will continue its strong growth over the forecast…

MAPI U.S. Industrial Outlook: Manufacturing to Accelerate in Second Half of 2015

Tuesday, September 15, 2015 · SCMR Staff While the forecast for overall manufacturing production growth for 2015 is lower than previously expected.

ISM’s July Non-manufacturing Data Points to Growth

Wednesday, August 5, 2015 · Jeff Berman July non-manufacturing activity saw a decent jump from June to July, according to the most recent edition of the Non-Manufacturing Report on Business from the Institute of Supply Management

Trans-Pacific Partnership Remains on Hold for Time Being

Tuesday, August 4, 2015 · Patrick Burnson With the latest round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations in Maui, Hawaii ending without a deal, U.S. supply managers may be adjusting to other global sourcing strategies.

Manufacturing Slows in July

Monday, August 3, 2015 · Jeff Berman The PMI, the ISM's index to measure growth fell 0.8 percent to 52.7 (a PMI of 50 or greater represents growth). PMI growth has been at 50 or higher for 31 straight months (with the overall economy growing for 74 months), and the current PMI is 1.7 percent below the…

Antidumping and Countervailing Duties – Who Benefits?

Monday, August 3, 2015 · Rosemary Coates The politics, economics and the regulations of dumping and countervailing duties are difficult legal processes to understand. Investigations and legal proceedings in front of the International Trade Commission require teams of accountants and lawyers and very often cost…

Global Supply Chain Managers Track TPP Progress

Thursday, July 30, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Global supply chain managers will be tracking the progress of the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) talks in Maui, Hawaii this week, as negotiating parties hope to finalize the agreement

Panjiva: China’s Evolving Economy May Reshape Global Supply Chains

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 · Jeff Berman While the Chinese economy is typically viewed as above average, there are indications that things may not be as good as advertised, notes Panjiva

Pending Legislation May Expedite Supply Chains and Elminate Tariffs

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The inclusion of the "American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2015" as Title VIII of the Senate-passed Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (H.R. 644), will establish a new miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB) process to eliminate unnecessary taxes on…

Drewry Maritime Research Reflects on State of Ocean Cargo

Monday, July 13, 2015 · Patrick Burnson This is the first of a two-part interview with Philip Damas Director - Supply Chain Advisors, Drewry Maritime Research

Ocean Cargo May Be Supply Chain’s Weakest Link This Year

Thursday, July 9, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Dire reports on the health of the ocean cargo carrier industry may be understated, say some analysts.

Free Trade Agreements Are Not “Sure Win” Strategies, Says APEC

Friday, June 19, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) routinely produces a white paper on key trends and developments related to trade and investment in the world's most dynamic marketplace. It's most recent study is titled “Do Free Trade Agreements Matter?”

Global Supply Chains May Be Headed in New Directions

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 · Patrick Burnson As noted in today's news section, a new study done by Hong Kong's Standard Chartered Bank suggests that China's status as world's leading manufacturer may be in decline.