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

Elementum

Sales in Greece are down 20 - 25%, according to the Economist, which could lead to further unemployment if the low numbers persist. Whether or not Greece stays in the Euro, its supply chain problems will continue to plague Greek citizens and countries that rely on Greek products. A Sisyphean Task.

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Doing Business in Turkey

QAD

Its borders consist of Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Syria, and the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. 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. Its latest constitution was adopted in 1982. Manufacturing in Turkey.

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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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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.

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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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Cryptocurrency Benefits You Should Know!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Greece, a nation with a 45 percent tax rate, grabs over 900 trust funds per day. Pizzaforcoins.com has a selection of over 50 coins, having you get your pizza shipped by local businesses offering you the ability to select from different restaurants while on the path.

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Will the Downturn Signal an Upturn?

Supply Chain Shaman

First it was the downturn in Southern Europe, followed by the economic crisis in Greece and now the devaluation of the Yuan. Here are some facts to consider as you build your case: 1) Market Volatility Has Never Been Higher. The hits keep on playing. The global economy is slowing, and volatility is rising.