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Feb 6, 2024
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) - EU Imports
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which was first adopted by the European Commission on June 13th, 2023, will go into effect in a transitional phase, with the first reporting period set for January 31st, 2024.
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Feb 4, 2024
Lunar New Year 2024
Commonly known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, the Lunar New Year celebrates the beginning of the the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated in many countries throughout Asia.In Vietnam for example, the holiday is…
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Feb 2, 2024
Ongoing Red Sea Disruptions Likely to Impact Global Shippers in 5 Core Ways
The delays faced by European retailers in receiving freight originally intended to traverse the Red Sea have caused some core problems. Those planning to release their spring lines are facing significant inventory challenges. With products…
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Feb 2, 2024
Shipping to Mexico: Why Cross-Border Relationships Matter in Logistics
Every day, a diverse range of goods essential to the thriving e-commerce industry traverses the border between Mexico and the United States. Each shipment plays a pivotal role in weaving the intricate fabric of international trade. The…
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Jan 24, 2024
Warehouse Logistics Strategies for a Better Contract Logistics Experience
The cost of contract warehouse logistics may vary, but it’s all part of the revenue share spent on outside partnerships. Consider this, according to Supply Chain Management Review , FMCG companies usually outsource their supply chain…
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Jan 10, 2024
The Empty Container Supply Chain
The recent historical drought affecting the Panama Canal and the escalating tensions in the Red Sea, leading to a decline in Suez Canal usage, have significantly impacted global trade routes. Meanwhile, rates for ocean transport are…
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Jan 9, 2024
Strikes in Germany - January 2024
Commencing on January 8th, 2024, considerable transportation disruption is expected. Throughout Germany protest action held in parallel by multiple groups of operators is expected to start on Monday.
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Jan 1, 2024
Solving Customs Complexities in Brazil
Solving Customs Complexities in Brazil
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Dec 10, 2023
Is a trade flow shift back to Los Angeles on the horizon in 2024?
On August 31st, an agreement between the International Longshore Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) was made over the longstanding pay dispute that caused significant constraints at the West Coast Ports in…
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Dec 6, 2023
The Logistics of Santa
He goes by many names; Father Christmas, Papa Noel, Père Noël, Julemanden, Sing Daan Lou Yan, etc., and gets more P.O.s each year than you can comprehend.
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Dec 5, 2023
Cyclonic Storm: Tamil Nadu - UPDATE
As cyclonic storm Michaung continues to take pace delivering extremely heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, the government has declared the Tuesday 5th December will also be a public holiday. Essential services are running at a miminum.
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Dec 1, 2023
What is the EU Emissions Trading System?
Established in 2005, the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) was created as a market-based mechanism to tackle greenhouse gas emissions within the European Union. Initially targeting energy-intensive sectors such as manufacturing and power…
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