Tuesday, November 15, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The WTO's sixteenth monitoring report on Group of 20 (G20) trade measures shows that the number of trade-restrictive measures applied by G20 economies remains high, despite a slight decline against the previous period.
Monday, November 14, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles increased nearly 16 percent in October compared to the same period last year, while the Port of Oakland reports that its export volume reached a three-year high
Monday, November 14, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
In concert with China's major “One Belt One Road” initiative, which aims to rebuild trade links across Eurasia to Western Europe, Khorgos is investing in the a high standard of terminal hardware and software under the expansion of this transcontinental trade and…
Friday, November 11, 2016 · Rosemary Coates
November 11 is Veteran's Day in the U.S. and it is also Singles Day in China. While we are honoring our military heroes, the Chinese are in a shopping frenzy.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Global economic growth may remain stuck in low gear for several more years, though a worldwide recession is unlikely, according to the third quarter Global Risk Service report from IHS Markit.
Friday, November 4, 2016 · Larry Lapide
Looking back at 10 years' worth of columns, I see two related supply chain trends that need to evolve more quickly.
Thursday, November 3, 2016 · Jeff Berman
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—came in at 54.8 (a level of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 2.3 percent from September, with economic growth for the non-manufacturing sector now intact for 81 consecutive months. The October NMI…
Thursday, November 3, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers trying to make sense of the recent disruptions in the ocean cargo marketplace may expect more change to come, say industry analysts.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 · Michael Gravier
Samsung's recent Galaxy Note battery fiasco—in the aftermath of the huge Takata airbag and Volkswagen emissions scandals—really highlights the one thing that no company should ever do when confronted by earth-shaking bad news: don't panic!
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 · Jeff Berman
The PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure growth, was 51.9 in October (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), a 0.4 percent gain over October, and it was 1.3 percent above the 12-month average of 50.6.
Monday, October 31, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The Stifel Logistics Confidence Index remained below the neutral mark at 49.4, but once again noted a slight improvement against the previous month.
Monday, October 31, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Hanjin Shipping's and Outer Harbor Terminal's (OHT) bankruptcies this year have raised questions about the legal separation of joint venture terminal operators that are often lease counterparties for U.S. ports, Fitch Ratings says.
Friday, October 21, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Management consultants at McKinsey & Company, maintain that the parcel market in the U.S. is set to double by 2025, with Same-day delivery and instant delivery to accounting for one-fifth of the demand
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