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World Shipping Body Toughens Their Emissions Targets

Logistics Viewpoints

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted tougher greenhouse gas emission targets for the global shipping industry on Friday. The IMO is a United Nations agency responsible for creating a regulatory framework for the global shipping industry. This is a practice where a ship uses a state’s flag without its knowledge.

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Not up to Promethean Standards: Greece’s Pharmaceutical Supply Chain is Worryingly Weak

Elementum

This Sunday, July 12th, will mark what some consider to be the most important moment in the European Union’s history: the Eurozone leader meeting that will determine whether or not a “Grexit” is necessary. Sales in Greece are down 20 - 25%, according to the Economist, which could lead to further unemployment if the low numbers persist.

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The Dispatch Report + Pilot Updates | Decemeber 2018, Issue No. 9

Shipchain

Our business development & leadership teams have been all over the world, attending major blockchain conferences and hosting a suite of events specific to shipping and logistics. So, if you need to know where your shipping containers are and want to start Tracking & Tracing, let us know. The ShipChain Team. Upcoming Events.

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The Dispatch Report + Pilot Updates | December 2018, Issue No. 9

Shipchain

Our business development & leadership teams have been all over the world, attending major blockchain conferences and hosting a suite of events specific to shipping and logistics. So, if you need to know where your shipping containers are and want to start Tracking & Tracing, let us know. Send us an email at bizdev@shipchain.io

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Will the Downturn Signal an Upturn?

Supply Chain Shaman

While the macroeconomic signals trigger market downturns, to meet Wall Street expectations, manufacturers usually push products into the market. First it was the downturn in Southern Europe, followed by the economic crisis in Greece and now the devaluation of the Yuan. Functional reward systems delay the needed response.