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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

And in the most emotional finish of the day, Henry Richard finished the race nine years after his brother, Martin, died during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Hasbro plans to further hike prices of toys, warns of $100 million Russia hit. Richard crossed the finish line at 2:52 pm, which was almost the exact time the bombs went off.

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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

That would mark the fastest expansion for emerging markets since 2013 and a second consecutive year of higher growth for developing economies, which have slowed dramatically since a 7.4% Russia climbs three spots to No. Malaysia remained the leader for smaller emerging markets. GDP growth. GDP gain in 2010. economic sanctions.

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China Flexes Its Global Logistics Muscle

Material Handling & Logistics

Announced in 2013 by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the plan would link China’s Silk Road Economic Belt Project in Central Asia—which was aimed at connecting with Europe via Central Asia to increase trade between the Asia-Pacific region and Europe—with its Maritime Silk Road stretching from the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean.

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List of Top 65 Marketplaces Across the Globe in 2019

Vinculum

Launched in 2013, Reverb is an online marketplace for musicians to buy, sell, and learn about new, used, and vintage music gear. Ezbuy is the leading shopping platform for more than 3 million customers from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. It has a presence in Spain, Russia and Indonesia as well. JD worldwide.