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Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry? The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. How alliances in the shipping industry might impact shippers?

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LogiSYM—Vietnam Digital 2020 – LogiSYM December/January 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

This collective source of rich knowledge, industry experience and market buzz, is a very unique opportunity and one which has made this event a great success. “EVFTA and CPTPP will be boosting Vietnam’s export to Asia Pacific and Europe as such FTAs leverage taxes and facilitates trade. Royston Phua.

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The Green Corridor – Logistics’ Role In Preventing The Next Pandemic

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

While the duty to capture and prosecute these criminals rests with law enforcement authorities, transportation companies and their staff are invaluable sources of intelligence and should step up as partners in combating IWT. When I was Head of Go Green at DHL eCommerce a few moons ago, I spearheaded a program to do just that.

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Asia Supply Chain Excellence Report: Issue, January 2013

Tompkins Blog

January 2014. Supply chain executives in the US and Europe nervously listen to news out of Asia about factory fires, typhoons and labor disputes. Given that China represents the lions share of Asian sourcing, it is worthwhile to take some time to focus on its risks. See previous issues of the Asia Supply Chain Excellence Report.

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Is Google the most innovative supply chain company in the world?

Freightos

In fact, according to eMarketer, there were estimated 1.75bn smartphone users worldwide in 2014. In particular, emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America, the adoption of mobile devices is rapid as consumers and businesses bypass traditional laptops and desktops in favor of smartphones and tablets.

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E-Commerce Takes Off in Developing Countries

Elementum

We examine the benefits and obstacles to e-commerce in Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa. Smartphone users in India doubled from 2013-2014, from 51 million to 104 million. In 2011, Nigerian startup Mall for Africa, which ships American brands to Nigerian consumers, took in $17 million in 2014. More like tapping ‘buy’.

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First Sale Rule for Reducing Custom Duties: Where Angels Fear to Tread

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

October 2014. Target) sources its denim jeans through a middleman (e.g., Hanbo of Hong Kong) rather directly from a contract manufacturer located in Asia.      In general, the customs duties for importing goods from Asia amount to anywhere from 5% to 20% of the declared value (i.e., company (e.g.,