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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres. Outsourcing your logistics to a partner specialising in shipping to, from, and within your chosen market—or to one with a physical presence in that territory—can simplify the process considerably.

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What happens after you toss a recyclable plastic container in the recycle bin?

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

According to the Guardian, America generates 34.5 Since China banned the import of plastic waste (except the cleanest plastics) in late 2017, America has been shipping its plastic waste to other countries including: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Turkey, etc. . Source: The Guardian.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

Passages, capes, and straits are defined as geographical areas through which international shipping routes must transit. These routes are typically found connecting important marketplaces with active commercial trade systems, such as Western Europe, North America, and East Asia. Potential for closure or interruption.

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China’s Historic Silk Road is Resurrected from the Rubble

Elementum

With similar economic interests in the Middle East and South America, China must find ways to facilitate expanding trade with these regions. In a move criticized by some as neo-colonialism, it has become Africa’s largest trading partner , establishing trade zones in several African countries and importing 1.4

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