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Doing Business in Turkey

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Its borders consist of Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Syria, and the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. Twenty heliports can help with the speedy delivery of air freight when necessary. Turkey’s merchant marine boasts 1,234 vessels, including 57 bulk carriers, 54 container ships, 363 general cargo ships, 124 oil tankers and 636 other vessels.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

Terrorism : The recent terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, coupled with the ongoing instability in Syria and Iraq and the spread of ISIS, have raised the risk for terrorism-related supply chain disruptions in 2016. The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend).

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This Week in Logistics News (April 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

cargo imports in May could hit highest level since last October Transloading is heating up again Hundreds of cargo ships lost propulsion in U.S. waters in recent years Ocean freight rates expected to jump after Iran seizes containership Walmart Canada is launching a national pilot program for customers to recycle their reusable shopping bags.