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Unprecedented Challenges Await the Peak Shipping Season: A Look at the Current Landscape

The traditional late summer to fall period is typically a bustling time for supply chains, with retailers racing to stock their shelves with clothing, electronics, and holiday decorations. Meanwhile, freight operators gear up to capitalize on the surging demand. However, this year’s peak shipping season is taking a different trajectory, marked by subdued activity. Merchants […]

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Customs User Fee Adjustments Effective October 1, 2023: Key Changes in Fees and Regulations

In accordance with the provisions outlined in the General Notice (88 FR 48900), which was published on July 28, 2023, certain customs user fees and associated limitations, as stipulated in 19 U.S.C. § 58c, are slated to undergo revisions effective October 1, 2023. These modifications are in alignment with the mandates of the Fixing America’s […]

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Leveraging Open Platforms for Supply Chain Optimization

In recent years, companies across diverse industries have honed their focus on optimizing supply chains. The rationale behind this is clear: enhancing supply chains serves as the linchpin for achieving overarching objectives such as slashing operational expenses, maximizing operational efficiency, fine-tuning inventory management, and curbing greenhouse gas emissions. Supply chains are intricate webs of interconnected […]

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Strengthening Trilateral Collaboration: U.S., Japan, and South Korea Unite for Regional Prosperity

In a bid to usher in a “new era of trilateral partnership,” leaders from the United States, Japan, and South Korea have unveiled an array of expanded collaborative initiatives this week, including measures to address economic concerns. While some onlookers perceive this bolstered partnership as directed towards China and North Korea, National Security Advisor Jake […]

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Concerns Arise Over Timber Trade Compliance in U.S.-Vietnam Relations

Recent developments have raised concerns regarding the adherence to timber trade agreements between the United States and Vietnam. Nearly two years after the initiation of an agreement designed to prevent the imposition of Section 301 tariffs on Vietnamese imports, the U.S. has indicated worries about Hanoi’s implementation of the pact. In October 2020, the Office […]

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Study Forecasts Global Logistics Market Surpassing $16 Trillion by 2032

A recent study conducted by Allied Market Research projects that the global logistics market is poised to exceed $16 trillion by the year 2032. In 2022, the global logistics industry generated an impressive $9.83 trillion in revenue. The study anticipates a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2023 to 2032, underpinning the […]

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project44 Receives 2023 Google Cloud Award for Supply Chain & Logistics Innovation

project44, the forefront platform for supply chain visibility, announced today its achievement of the 2023 Google Cloud Award as Industry Solution Technology Partner of the Year in the field of Supply Chain & Logistics. This recognition underscores project44’s inventive approach, exceptional client support, and dedication to fostering a more interconnected and resilient supply chain. Acknowledgement […]

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Chattanooga Emerges as Hub for Rapidly Expanding Trucking and Logistics Ventures in the US

In a year marked by a deceleration in freight shipping, Chattanooga’s trucking and logistics enterprises have surged ahead, achieving remarkable growth in 2022 and solidifying their position among the swiftest-growing American businesses. Inc. magazine’s annual ranking of the nation’s most burgeoning companies features an impressive inclusion of 20 Chattanooga-based enterprises in its prestigious list of […]

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Concerns Mount as U.S. Raises Alarm over China’s LOGINK Maritime Software

The longstanding practice of exchanging personal data for online services takes a concerning turn as China adopts a similar approach in the maritime and logistics sectors. China’s potential use of this model through LOGINK, a state-backed logistics management platform, raises alarms about risks to commercial ports and the exposure of military logistics chains. In a […]

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Restructuring of Leadership Roles in GM’s Global Logistics Division

General Motors Implements Leadership Changes in Global Logistics Teams General Motors (GM) has recently undergone a series of leadership changes and appointments within its worldwide logistics departments. These changes span various areas, including finished vehicle logistics, inbound material management, and procurement. One notable change is the appointment of Cristina Bueno Learman as the new Director […]

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