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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

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What will happen in 2016? Will interest rates continue to climb in 2016, and if so, what impact will it have on inventory levels? Sustainability : Will the climate change agreement reached at the COP21 meeting in Paris this past weekend change supply chains in 2016? Of course, what happens in the U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 10-14, 2016)

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August 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). One of my predictions for 2016 was that we would see increased innovation to simplify and expedite trading partner (B2B) connectivity, which is at the heart of what Appterra does, a company Descartes acquired this week for $5.8 Looming digital regulation has U.S.

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Don’t Get Caught Off-Guard: Preparing for July 2016 SOLAS Shipper Mandates

Talking Logistics

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new requirements go into effect on July 1, 2016, stating that all packed containers must have verified gross mass weights reported to the carrier and terminal before loading. Shippers are required to communicate verified weights in a shipping document. Michelle earned a B.A.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 13-17, 2016)

Talking Logistics

For the past few months, there’s been a lot of angst and confusion over the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulation, which is scheduled to go into effect in just a couple of weeks on July 1, 2016. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 13-17, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 21-25, 2016)

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January 2016 North American Freight Numbers. One of my predictions for 2016 was that cross-border e-commerce would become the next frontier for shipping and logistics growth. freight by value with North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico in January 2016 than in January 2015,” according to U.S.

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UPS Strike Averted While Workers Gain Heat Protection

Logistics Viewpoints

In the summer of 2016, my husband — a UPS delivery driver — was one of them. After several days of working in the humid August heat in 2016, my husband woke up feeling ill. UPS does not provide air conditioning for their drivers — even in the blistering summer heat.

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De Minimis Value: Your Essential Guide to International Trade Regulations

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For example, in 2016 the US raised the value of a shipment of merchandise from $200 to $800 USD with the passage of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act ( TFTEA ). Automated systems can help track changes in de minimis values and manage documentation efficiently. How does de minimis value vary by country?