EFT

MAY 26, 2025

GM to stop exporting vehicles from US to China, company says General Motors late last week informed employees and dealers for its China export business it would stop shipping vehicles to China from the United States, the company said. What do Trump tariffs mean for the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement? Thai cabinet approves $4.7

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NC State SCRC

JULY 11, 2025

Brazil was threatened with 50% tariffs and a 301 threat unless they quit the trial of Bolsanaro. Canada had its first shipment of LNG shipped out of Kittimat, BC for China this week. Negotiators are at least trying to get framework agreements, but are hitting many intractable issues on many of these agreements with negotiators.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 12, 2025

al, 2023 in Indonesia, the archipelagic geography makes transportation between islands costly and time-consuming due to weak port and shipping infrastructure. Example: As presented in the research paper by Rizaldi et. Additionally, workforce resistance to digital transformation slows down the adoption of efficient logistics solutions.

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EFT

JULY 1, 2025

US demand for China-made goods ebbs on tariff worries; ocean shipping rates drop Rates for shipping cargo containers from China to the U.S. Target explores factory-direct shipping model, Bloomberg News reports Target (TGT.N) Target explores factory-direct shipping model, Bloomberg News reports Target (TGT.N)

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EFT

MAY 12, 2025

As trade talks begin, Chinese exporters prepare to get goods moving to US again China-based shipping agents have resumed buying container space for goods headed for the United States after a series of U.S. Trump announces deal to stop bombing Houthis, end shipping attacks President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

GM is on the hook to pay the new tariff on the foreign parts in all cars that come across the northern and southern borders, a 25% tax on other components starting in May, and 145% on the materials it ships by boat from China. Vehicles are primarily manufactured in the United Kingdom , with additional plants in China , Brazil and India.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

Walmart reported a 5% rise in logistics costs due to longer shipping routes. soybean farmers, hit by China’s etaliatory tariffs on American crops, have lost significant market share to Brazil and Argentina. As companies localize supply chains, they reduce shipping distances, cutting carbon emissions. Agriculture U.S. A 2025 U.S.

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EFT

MAY 19, 2025

Container ship owners swamped as US-China trade detente revives demand Container ship bookings for China-to-U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels French shipping group CMA CGM will reorganise its global fleet to avoid U.S. retailers including Walmart (WMT.N) Cattle futures surge over US halt to Mexican cattle imports U.S.

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HICX Solutions

APRIL 14, 2025

From cocoa sourced in West Africa and spices from India to packaging from China or Brazil, every component is exposed to geopolitical risks. Upstream pressures such as: Increased input costs (e.g.,

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EFT

JULY 7, 2025

Global coffee supply relief possible in three years, ICO head says Global coffee supply could improve in three years as new plantations spurred by record high prices start producing, International Coffee Organization (ICO) Executive Director Vanusia Nogueira said on Thursday at an event in Brazil.

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EFT

JUNE 3, 2025

exporters face potential disruption to their shipments of petrochemical feedstock ethane after the Commerce Department told them to seek licenses to export to top buyer China, according to trade sources and shipping data. US ethane exports to China hit new road block with license requirement U.S. shut down a U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 10, 2025

ports are expected to rebound in July , following months of shipping delays and canceled sailings caused by concerns over the Trump administrations trade war with China. Ports Ahead of August Tariff Deadline Photo: iStock / xavierarnau July 11, 2025 SupplyChainBrain Import volumes at U.S. are expected to rise from 2.06 million in September.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

President Donald Trump unveiled a new round of tariff demand letters on July 9, including a 50% rate on Brazil, one of the highest so far announced for the levies which are set to hit in August. And the letter to Brazil also presents a warning shot to the BRICS group of developing nations, which Trump has cast as a threat to the U.S.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 19, 2017

Buy online, ship direct to consumer, return to brick and mortar store. Buy via mobile, ship to a third party location (like work or a hotel). Emerging economies, those classed as part of the E7 (Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, Turkey), are hitting the leaderboard of the top 10 countries with the most purchasing power.

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QAD

APRIL 11, 2019

Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world. Brazil is located in Eastern South America and borders the Atlantic Ocean as well as the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. Manufacturing in Brazil.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Distributing product in Brazil involves endless transportation choices. Pictured is the Port of Santos, Brazil. When shipping product into a country as large and complex as Brazil, the choice of transportation routes has a critical impact on supply chain costs. Spoilt for choice. It is a tough challenge.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Meanwhile, Brazil, Russia and India will become major suppliers as companies access the remaining untapped resources of the world. For example, a consumer can access the Amazon Returns Center and initiate the shipping label printing and shipping of products from any internet-accessible device.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

Mr. Moreira is in Brazil where he is also in charge of a Center of Excellence (CoE) for Latin America for supply chain and manufacturing, sustainability, EHS, Industry 4.0, Brazil, the single largest country in which the company operates in Latin America, has experienced significant benefits by optimizing its transport routes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

Ongoing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis continue to disrupt shipping lanes in the chemical industry’s supply chain, according to Al Greenwood, chemicals expert and deputy editor at ICIS. and Brazil this year that will end up in products on Target shelves early next year. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2024

Business operations and system confidence built through this deployment has led NSK Americas supply chain leadership to extend this capability additional warehouses in their US supply chain network and Brazil. Customers in this market want an immediate answer about whether an item is in stock and can be shipped promptly.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Although we are a 3PL who supports manufacturers who ship, the more information we provide, the better off we all are. We look forward to beefing up even more great content to give value to our customer base of manufacturers and those in the manufacturing industry.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptions that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Emerging markets like Brazil, Russia, India and China are further changing the automotive landscape, as automakers look to streamline distribution and better serve these areas, who combined represent 40% of the world’s population and have gross domestic product (GDP) growth far exceeding that of more fully developed countries.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2017

Luxottica maintains a warehouse in Atlanta and ships roughly 470k units of inventory each week - 300k to retail locations and 170k as wholesale to independent opticians and department stores. Luxottica has manufacturing facilities in five countries: Italy, China, India, United States and Brazil. An Industry Newcomer: Warby Parker.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub. With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S. The larger ships will further test the capacity of ports and canals and the skill of their captains and crews.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

The German team overcame disappointments in 2006 and 2010 to win the World Cup this year, while favorites Spain (the defending champion) and Brazil (the host country) were humbled by the competition. The answer: Both teams illustrate that past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Other refrigerated transportation modes include airplanes, ships and railcars. Information management systems are transforming the cold chain by providing route optimization, warehousing and shipping documentation, key performance indicators, scanning equipment phone apps and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 26, 2017

One advantage with 3D printing is that there will be more commodities and raw materials being shipped to the points of consumption and these commodities and raw materials cube better than finished products because of their shape. The shipping container is perhaps one of the most impactful supply chain innovations that stood the test of times.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The world’s oceans have been a vital part of global trade since humans first launched ships from shore. As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. In this concluding article, I want to discuss how climate change risks are adding to challenges faced by shipping firms and their clients.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2016

As Mike explained: Most companies are trying to get a global view of transportation, but the reality is that transportation happens locally.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

During the pandemic when no one was flying, the snacks were packaged for different uses and shipped elsewhere. The cuppa crisis started with a record drought in Brazil, which produces 30% of the global coffee supply. If you haven’t traveled in a while because of the pandemic, we have some devastating news: the airport snacks are gone.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

But actually the Top Orange growing country in the world is Brazil. With approximately 16 million tonnes of oranges produced annually Brazil accounts for over 30% of global orange production. China now produces over 7 million tonnes annually (about 15% of global production) putting them second behind Brazil. India and Mexico.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Other refrigerated transportation modes include airplanes, ships and railcars. Information management systems are transforming the cold chain by providing route optimization, warehousing and shipping documentation, key performance indicators, scanning equipment phone apps and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Other refrigerated transportation modes include airplanes, ships and railcars. Information management systems are transforming the cold chain by providing route optimization, warehousing and shipping documentation, key performance indicators, scanning equipment phone apps and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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QAD

APRIL 4, 2023

QAD Process Intelligence also covers operational scenarios that ultimately improve finances, such as shipping and maintenance. Additional import management trade content is now available for Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Switzerland and Uruguay.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Brazil, one of its wealthier colonies, became independent in 1822, and all of its African colonies were granted independence in 1975. With 1,793 km of coastline, Portugal has a long history as a seafaring country and once had colonies all over the world. Other Important Industries.

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Arkieva

JULY 23, 2015

A good example of this would be Martins, located in Brazil. There is one other complexity when dealing with Brazil. Each state within Brazil has its own tax system. Products like sulfuric acid are shipped to customers, and then returned for reprocessing. This is just one perspective on this topic.

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