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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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Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking: Police warning after drug.

Global Trade Management

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. International trade is the engine of global prosperity today. The size of global trade has nearly doubled since 1990.

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. Promptly followed by a shot across the bow: “For companies in longer-term Damco agreements, we can provide prioritized quotes quickly at very competitive rates”. Driving the Maersk Shift.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

Companies that operate within the freeport areas benefit from tax incentives. In addition, export processing zones can become trade hubs for the dispersal of knowledge, expertise, and management skills to local companies. When were freeports first used? Freeports certainly aren’t new.

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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. But it faces new threats from companies with ties to China. In “blue” ammonia production, CO2 emissions are captured at the source and stored underground, while “green” ammonia is made using renewable electricity.

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

Resilinc

This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs. As a result, many industries, companies, and products have been impacted—threatening global supply chains. On January 11, the U.S.