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Doing Business in Belgium

QAD

The Kingdom of Belgium achieved its independence from the Netherlands in 1830, and has become an admired modern country, well-known as the home of international organizations such as NATO and the EU. Since most Western European capitals are within 1,000 km of Brussels, Belgium’s capital, it is an ideal location for international groups.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2019

Talking Logistics

Below is a short list of the supply chain and logistics conferences scheduled for 2019. Happy learning and networking in 2019! BluJay Solutions: SOAR 2019 , April 23-26, Orlando, FL. Command Alkon : ELEVATE 2019 , November 5-6, Chicago, IL. Descartes Systems Group : Evolution 2019 , March 26-28, Naples, FL.

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Amazon News Cycle Accelerates With a Purpose

Supply Chain Matters

Another Warehouse Robotics Acquisition. Last week included the announced acquisition of warehouse robotics firm Cloostermans-Huwaert NV , a Belgium based tech provider whose technology supports the automated movement and stacking of heavy pallets or totes within warehouse facilities. That includes a recently announced $3.9

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This Week in Logistics News (September 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon has made a string of startup acquisitions over the years to build out its robotics business; now, the company is taking an interesting turn in that strategy as it expands its industrial warehouse capabilities. Amazon is acquiring Cloostermans, a company out of Belgium that is a specialist in mechatronics.

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List of Top 65 Marketplaces Across the Globe in 2019

Vinculum

With 24×7 availability, Fulfilled by Sears (FBS) is an order fulfillment service from Sears that manages warehousing, pick/packing and shipping of customer orders for your business. With 11 million products , it is the largest online marketplace in the Netherlands and Belgium. Any other marketplaces in your mind? 1] [link]. [2]

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. In the 19th century, they also benefitted from bonded warehouses, which handed out tax concessions on alcohol and tobacco. Read more: What is a Bonded Warehouse?

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

Their 2019 annual investor report explained the strategy as “based on creating additional value to our existing customers,” which, in 2020, has driven multiple acquisitions. Maersk 2019 Annual Report. The offering, which launched on June 25, 2019 , was quite simple, although in the conservative world of container shipping it stood out.