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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

The Index, in its ninth year, ranks 50 emerging markets countries by factors that make them attractive to logistics providers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, air cargo carriers and distributors. UAE, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain outpaced all other countries. In the 50 country rankings, Brazil slips two spots to No. 8; Kuwait was No.

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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations

ThroughPut

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain. It also helps put the importance of quality in perspective. Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations.