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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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Trends 2019: Food

Enterra Insights

Tropical fruits such as guava, dragon fruit and passion fruit star in smoothie bowls and beverages, while jackfruit has emerged as a popular meat alternative, and monk fruit extract is making waves as a low-calorie sweetener. Benchmark analysts note, “Chefs are looking for new sources of protein. ”[2]. With more U.S.

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5S Lean Manufacturing: Practical Ways to Transform Your Firm

Unleashed

Wipe down equipment with appropriate cleaning products and tools Look for the source of leaks and spills to remedy the cause Examine tools for wear and tear to determine if they need maintenance repair or replacement Strip large items to inspect the condition of their parts Follow proper cleaning procedures to protect equipment 4.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

Excise duties are limited to alcoholic beverages, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil and methyl alcohol, regardless of whether they’re imported or locally manufactured. Croatia has the highest number of freeports in the EU with Austria, Belgium, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Sweden having none.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

I saw an article recently about a cargo flight headed to Belgium from New York that had to turn around mid-flight. In the nearly six years since Section 232 tariffs on aluminum were imposed, the American beverage industry has paid more than $2.175 billion in fees. A horse escaped from its stall and was loose in the hold.