Monday, January 25, 2016 · Jeff Berman
Various global economic concerns and trends made their presence felt in both North America and Europe, according to the most recent edition of the “Global Trade Pulse” from global maritime and trade consultancy Hackett Associates.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 · Jeff Berman
Full-year 2015 shipments––at 10,844,363––were up 0.14 percent annually which Panjiva said was much lower than previous years, when U.S. imports showed strong annual growth at a time when the economy was still recovering from a shipment drop that was intact throughout…
Monday, January 11, 2016 · SCMR Staff
The Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics recently reported that U.S. trade with its North America Free Trade Agreement partners Canada and Mexico in October dropped 10.7 percent annually to $96.6 billion.
Friday, November 20, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Christopher L. Koch, who just retired from a 15-year tenure as president and CEO of the World Shipping Council (WSC), and continues to serve as its senior advisor, is still telling shippers to stay the course.
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.
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…
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…
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
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.
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…
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…
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
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
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