14/07/2022
Using the latest location tracking technology to tackle supply chain disruption
Investing in location tracking technology is one way businesses can help build supply chain resilience to protect operations and revenues.
Global Value Chain
31/05/2022
5 new CITPs in the supply chain management and logistics industries share their career stories
In this article we celebrate five supply chain and logistics professionals, now CITPs, who have taken that step to advance their already impressive careers.
16/03/2022
What should be on every bill of lading
When trading goods across international borders, the period of transit has a high level of risk and a high cost of liability should anything happen to a shipment of goods. That’s why transport documents like a bill of lading are so crucial, acting as a contract and a receipt for the goods delivered to the carrier for shipment.
08/12/2021
Global value chains: From fruitful discussions to meaningful actions
Global value chains (GVCs) have been at the center of attention in both business and policy spheres around the globe for the past two years….
10/11/2021
Necessary agreements and legal considerations for cargo insurance in international trade
Cargo insurance is a hot topic in our current trade ecosystem. Week after week, news reports about shipping delays, accidents, and port congestion have become…
03/11/2021
How Ground Traffic Management Innovations Could Improve Global Trade
At the end of 2020, there were “more than 280 million vehicles operating on roads throughout the United States.” That’s more than eight cars for…
22/06/2021
The current state of globalization and its effects on international trade
As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in early 2020, it was immediately clear that international trade would be particularly hard hit. Countries closed borders, cutting…
11/06/2021
What’s the difference between inbound and outbound logistics?
When planning for international exporting and the distribution of goods, a strong understanding of the fundamentals of global logistics is necessary for success. In particular,…
01/04/2021
The biggest international trade lessons from the Suez Canal obstruction
On Monday, March 29th, ships stuck behind the colossal Ever Given vessel in the Suez Canal heard the echo of blaring boat horns and triumphant…
29/01/2021
10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2021
From 2020 reactivity to 2021 adaptability It’s an understatement to say that 2020 was an unpredictable year. But, with it done and businesses around the…