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The Rise of China-Africa Trade: Why Transportation and Logistics Should be Front and Center

BlueYonder

Then road feeder services supported by strategically chosen or built distribution centers, warehouses and regional air freight from these main ports to other destinations can be planned. For instance, main ports in Africa – such as Kenya, South Africa or Nigeria – can be identified as the primary points for embarkation and disembarkation.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

According to Aberdeen Research, “international shipments cost twice as much, take five times as long and have five times more variability than domestic shipments.” Best-in-class companies have strategically aligned their in-house practices with the relevant EU trade agreements they wish to make use of. Global Trade Map 2016.

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Rules and Regulations for Cargo Moving

American Global Logistics

In no event shall any such transfer arrangements be such as to result directly or indirectly in any lessening or increasing of the cost or expense which the Merchant would have borne had the shipment cleared through the port originally intended. HINDRANCES AFFECTING PERFORMANCE: 5.1

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Trump Unveils New Tariff Rates, Including 50% Levy on Brazil

Supply Chain Brain

Trump on July 9 also said he would levy a 30% rate on Algeria, Libya, Iraq and Sri Lanka, with 25% duties on products from Brunei and Moldova and a 20% rate on goods from the Philippines. This Trial should not be taking place. It is a Witch Hunt that should end IMMEDIATELY!” Trump wrote in the letter.

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