American Global Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The shipping environment is prone to disruptions, ranging from political conflicts to economic fluctuations and logistical challenges. Political Impacts The dynamic shipping environment is fraught with political, economic, and logistical challenges that can severely disrupt supply chains.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 14, 2016

The benefits of utilising modern-day FTAs include fewer customs duties, less red tape, access to public tenders, sourcing opportunities, investment opportunities and more transparent business conditions. It lays the foundation for gradual alignment of norms and standards, including on food safety and technical regulations. United States.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Being a former geo-marketing manager, I can tell you that a global view of operations can help you appreciate the people and logistics necessary to get goods from one location to another. This isn’t to say you should avoid international sources for goods. ocean imports fell 4.5% , and overall U.S. imports from China dropped 9.9%.

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Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Over the last six years, several countries significantly improved their CPI score, including Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and the United Kingdom, while several countries declined, including Syria, Yemen and Australia. Source : Human Rights Watch. Source: UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau. Source: Human Rights Watch.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Ship operators fear that their crews could be imperiled on the journeys through the Red Sea by missile or drone attacks from a Yemen-based rebel group. One source said that the strategy could be announced Tuesday. Whatever you plan to do this weekend, we wish you a Happy St.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 7, 2025

Car Sales Leader Bloomberg Red Sea Ship Set Ablaze, Abandoned After Attack Near Yemen More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! China Mercedes Car Sales Drop as Tariffs Crimp Demand in U.S., China An employee fits a Mercedes-Benz AG star badge in Bremen, Germany. China Mercedes Car Sales Drop as Tariffs Crimp Demand in U.S.,

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

That means maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. Navy’s SEAL Team 3 began to climb aboard an unflagged ship that was carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen. What alternative sources of supply are available for the essential resources? Baldor recounts what happened.[6]

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Freightos

MAY 7, 2025

Analysis US tariffs on China introduced and then quickly raised to 145% in early April are already causing pain to the US logistics market and to shippers whose first goods subject to these tariffs are starting to arrive at US ports. Europe – N. America weekly prices fell 5% to $1.91/kg.

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Freightos

MAY 7, 2025

Analysis US tariffs on China introduced and then quickly raised to 145% in early April are already causing pain to the US logistics market and to shippers whose first goods subject to these tariffs are starting to arrive at US ports. Europe – N. America weekly prices fell 5% to $1.91/kg.

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EFT

JULY 7, 2025

and Vietnam creates new question marks for sportswear and clothing retailers like Nike and Adidas that source shoes and clothes from factories in the Southeast Asian country, industry experts said on Thursday. For retailers, US-Vietnam trade deal leaves questions A trade deal announced by the U.S. billion rupees ($497.30

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EFT

MAY 12, 2025

Exclusive: US considering new ship registry in US Virgin Islands, sources say President Donald Trump's administration is considering a proposal to create an international shipping registry in the U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts, even as automakers scramble to rework sourcing of critical supplies and minimize disruption.

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EFT

JUNE 9, 2025

Exasperated automakers and parts suppliers have been desperate to find alternative sources of magnets, which are in short supply due to Chinese export curbs. Exclusive: China issues rare earth licenses to suppliers of top 3 US automakers, sources say China has granted temporary export licenses to rare-earth suppliers of the top three U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 6, 2025

That’s a push for pharma companies no longer sourcing certain ingredients from China, one of the people said. Agree to Framework Trade Deal Bloomberg Red Sea Ship Set Ablaze, Abandoned After Attack Near Yemen More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! UK framework deal signed in May, the draft U.S.-Switzerland

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. But Amazon is on track to purchase by next year as much electricity produced by solar, wind and other carbon-free sources as it uses to power its operations. Logistics companies tell CNBC that U.S. You can check out this week’s song of the week for my favorite so far.

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EFT

JULY 15, 2025

All Crew Muslim': ships look to dodge Red Sea attacks with messages Commercial ships still sailing through the Red Sea are broadcasting messages about their nationality and even religion on their public tracking systems to avoid being targeted by Yemen's Houthis after deadly attacks this week by the militia. EU to push for deal with U.S,

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