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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%). Qatar improves its overall Index ranking one spot to No. Qatar jumps two spots to No. 9, falling below No. 2 for business conditions.

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Shopify, Flexport and Freightos in Supply Chain Tech Related News

Supply Chain Matters

In this February 10, 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech we highlight news related to Shopify and Flexport , as well as Frieghtos , each in the transportation and logistics visibility tech segment. Shopify itself has been growing inherent logistics services by way of acquisition.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

The countdown is officially on for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Instead, due to the climate in Qatar, the tournament was pushed out to November and December. This, along with a host of controversies, have led many to believe that awarding Qatar with the World Cup was a blatant mistake. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

The United States and Iran have been engaged in indirect nuclear talks in Vienna that could lead to the removal of sanctions on Iranian oil sales. LNG from the United States and Qatar will help the EU to withstand disruptions to gas flows though Ukraine. shale or Iran, for example. The NotPetya Cyber Attack.

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Freightos is going public…and how we got here

Freightos

At the same time one of our key strategic airline partners, Qatar Airways, is doubling down and investing in the transaction too. Thanks to our investors led by Aleph, More VC, Annox Capital, Qatar Airways, SGX, FedEx, MSR, OurCrowd, Sadara, Portline, Master Toys, and Gold Lion Ventures, for their support and patience.

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Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018

Supply Chain Movement

The Netherlands is the best region for a logistics base according to the ‘VerkehrsRundschau Markenstudie ImageRanking’. The market study by VerkehrsRundschau (a leading German magazine with a website about transport and logistics) assessed the attractiveness of the countries close to Germany as a base for logistics activities.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. United Arab Emirates. United Kingdom. United States. Northern Mariana Islands.