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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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8 Things to Know in Shipping, Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain this Week

Intelligent Audit

How do shippers and retailers face the new challenges of same-day fulfillment to serve the modern consumer? The FedEx Express team met the cargo plane at the gate to immediately move the coveted commodity toward the consumers. Operation Fly Formula Is a Success. on May 22, 2022.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

US cargo airlines up in arms over Saudia flying rights request. The company has now announced that it has opened two retail stores in the Netherlands that it says will be manned with robots preparing and delivering packages. Walmart to offer secure 24/7 contactless delivery to Florida customers. JD.com opens robotic shops in Europe.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 26 – December 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

The exits will involve layoffs of just several hundred out of a workforce of thousands, leaving Amazon relying on its core offerings such as online retail in the country, according to a person familiar with the matter. The tech cargo being sent to trucks include semiconductor chips critical to the high-tech sector and auto industry.

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Why the European Union’s UCC Matters to Global Trade

Talking Logistics

European Union (EU) Customs handles over €3,400 billion of goods per year and two billion tons of cargo annually. The UCC also recognizes the growth of ecommerce and will allow for the remote retail sale of goods while they are in a customs warehouse. This will cover goods sold via the internet or any other distance-selling method.

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

Today, 75 to 80% of cargo arrives on time. It fixed a glaring business problem in the industry – a tacit understanding that container liners would charge extra, on top of existing fees, if they had a container they could ship for more (rolled cargo). As long as you know which 75 to 80% is, you can provide a guarantee on that.

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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. This disruption affects various industries, including suppliers for global retailers and car manufacturers. On January 11, the U.S.