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Doing Business in Brazil

QAD

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. Even so, Industry makes up about 21 percent of Brazil’s GDP and employs 32 percent of the workforce. Other Important Industries.

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Logistics, Perpetually in Motion (Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2016)

Talking Logistics

“Logistics in Motion” was the theme of Descartes’ Evolution 2016 Global User & Partner Conference , and it adequately describes the dynamic nature of the logistics industry as well as the company. Enhanced transportation management for more complex planning and tendering requirements. New telematics software and hardware platforms.

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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

Supply chain industry executives are split sharply about how Mexico will fare if it is able to agree with the United States and Canada on terms to update the North American Free Trade Agreement. . Chile (12); Colombia (26); Argentina (28); Ecuador (34); Bolivia (37); Paraguay (40) were little changed. GDP growth. 31 from No.

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Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Online retailers in South America have been struggling for years to overcome several obstacles to success, including extensive customs delays, poor transportation infrastructure, and the lack of end-to-end supply chain visibility. exports of consumer and industrial products to enter Chile duty free. A diamond in the rough .

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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Marten Transport Ltd. Shippers are under enormous pressure to cut transportation costs and seem not to be satisfied with the massive fuel surcharge reductions racked up over the past year and a half.”. Analysts at Stifel Inc. downgraded the stocks of four trucking companies earlier this week — USA Truck Inc., Hub Group Inc.,

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Last year was one of the busiest on record in terms of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the logistics industry. A further 9% thought this was a positive move as it would simplify the fragmented industry. New Zealand.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Last year was one of the busiest on record in terms of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the logistics industry. A further 9% thought this was a positive move as it would simplify the fragmented industry. New Zealand.