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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

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Interest Rates : The Federal Reserve in the United States is expected to raise interest rates this week , the first increase since cutting the rate to near zero following the Great Recession in 2008. percent in Q3 2015 compared to Q3 2014 in the United States). Of course, what happens in the U.S. and L Brands Inc.’s

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Interoceanic Passages

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The Suez Canal Company's shares were purchased by Great Britain in 1874, making it the sole owner. meters in 2008 as opposed to 22.5 August 2015 saw the opening of the New Suez Canal, which cost over $8 billion and increased the depth to 24 meters (78 feet). meters in 2001.

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