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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

Executives in a new survey, 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, are divided about whether a new pact would help Mexico (24.3%); hurt Mexico (21.8%); or leave trade unchanged (25.7%). Among other Latin countries, Peru is the biggest mover, climbing three spots to No. In the 50 country rankings, Brazil slips two spots to No.

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The reality of green energy: “green metal” supply chains won’t be able to keep up

NC State SCRC

Congo is an autocracy, but so is #4 on the list: China, which is home to aluminum, copper and lithium, while Indonesia sits on mountains of nickel, and Peru holds nearly a quarter of the world’s silver. There are other risks as well: logistics in these regions (especially Africa and Chile). The losers?

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Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

For a more seamless process, it’s essential shippers work with a customs broker or third party logistics provider (3PL) with local offices in the area. In 2018, Brazil’s busiest container cargo port handled 4.3 Free trade agreements. While surface transportation remains stagnant, ocean freight shows promise. million TEUs in 2017.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 13-17, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Back at work, getting caught up on all of the supply chain and logistics news from the past two weeks. I’m curious how the 40 percent reduction in transit time was actually achieved since blockchain doesn’t make cargo ships move through water any faster. CBP launching blockchain testing (American Shipper). The fun never ends.