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How Would a Hard Brexit Impact UK/EU Trade?

QAD

On 23 June 2016, the citizens of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. This is formally named the “United Kingdom European Union membership referendum,” but is more commonly referred to as Brexit, a portmanteau of “British” and “exit”. Nine months later Brexit became official. Free Trade Agreements.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

These rising prices can cut into the profits of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who are reliant on this form of energy for powering their facilities. In terms of trade, these are not critical, single-sourced Tier 1 inputs needed in manufacturing. Natural gas has become increasingly important in generating electricity.

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Warehousing News Roundup: March 4, 2019

Stord

Anticipating possible regulatory hold ups or added expenses to its supply chain after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, the aerospace giant is moving spare parts to final destinations earlier than normal. Ships are increasingly using electrical power at the Port of Oakland and reducing diesel emissions.

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How COVID-19 is Battering Australia’s Imports and Exports

Logistics Bureau

percent of the country’s total bilateral trade, in the fiscal year 2017-2018 (the latest stats available). percent of the total, followed by the United States, at 8.8 United States, $21.774 billion – partner share 19.92 United Kingdom, $ 6.374 billion – partner share 5.83 billion (AUD), or 24.4

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5 Disruptions Shaping the Digital Transformation in Distribution and Logistics

BlueYonder

Manufacturing and retail transformations, technology disruptions and digitalization of data have redefined the roles of distributors and third party logistics (3PLs). Digital Transformations in the Manufacturing and Retail Industries. Its online channels in Germany, Japan and United Kingdom alone grew by 35 percent in 2016.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 31 – November 4, 2016)

Talking Logistics

And with that, let’s move on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: ELD mandate upheld in court, compliance date remains December 2017 (Commercial Carrier Journal). Therefore, unless other legal challenges arise, the December 18, 2017 compliance date remains in effect. Dallas Morning News).

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Separation Pangs: What Does The Post-Brexit Supply Chain Really Look Like?

Elementum

Keeping their manufacturing and supply lines in step with whatever trade policies the European powers decide on. Pre-Brexit, the United Kingdom and its companies were included in this single market. Suppliers and manufacturers are expected to be among those most severely hit with the new trade arrangements. Their focus?