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The Impact of SOLAS on Ocean Shipping and Data Management

Talking Logistics

However, in today’s information-driven supply chain, data often flows in parallel with the passage of freight. Eric has a Master’s degree in commercial engineering with a specialization in IT management from the University of Antwerp, Belgium. Ocean trade often prompts visual images of physical containers, vessels and ports.

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New download: SCM Map Europe 2014-2015

Supply Chain Movement

However, the main growth in freight flows lies on the periphery of Europe and the Middle East is also continuing to develop, both for domestic supply and for distribution to Africa. In Belgium, the Ford factory in Genk will soon close for good, as will the Heinz manufacturing facility in Turnhout.

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Why the European Union’s UCC Matters to Global Trade

Talking Logistics

UCC changes will affect shippers, warehouse operators, third-party logistics service providers (3PLs), freight forwarders, customs brokers, agents, intermediaries and others. Eric has a master degree of commercial engineering with specialization in IT management at the University of Antwerp, Belgium.

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