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2020 Trends in Freight Transportation, and the COVID-19 Impact

Logistics Bureau

At the beginning of this year, all expectations were for rates to remain flat, perhaps even making air freight a viable alternative to ocean shipping for companies that wouldn’t ordinarily consider the option. Capacity from Asia Pacific to North America – down by 17%. The High Cost of Sustainable Shipping.

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Prepare for the 2021-2022 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Season

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) poses a serious biohazard threat to both Australia and New Zealand. Both countries have implemented new seasonal import regulations to combat this risk that may impact your shipments. New Zealand’s BMSB regulations. What is the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug?

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What Are B2B Marketplaces – And Should You Join One?

Unleashed

B2B marketplaces usually offer support beyond purchasing – such as payment and shipping services What are the benefits of B2B marketplaces? Broadly speaking, the Asia-Pacific region dominates the space, with an estimated 80% of market share, followed by North America and Europe.

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The 11 Best Ecommerce Fulfilment Services & How to Pick One

Unleashed

This usually covers tasks from storing stock to shipping, but can also include important processes like order and inventory management (more on this below). 3PLs may, in some cases, be simply focused on the transportation or shipping of items for a business. Is there a difference between eCommerce fulfilment and 3PL services?

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List of Top 65 Marketplaces Across the Globe in 2019

Vinculum

Ease of shopping, product variety, secure payments and free shipping are some of the reasons that have made online shopping a huge success. 1) North America. 2) South America. North America. Amazon operates in 16 other countries in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Oceania region.

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Getting Started with Cross Border Ecommerce

Vinculum

Cross border ecommerce – i.e. customers purchasing products from outside their borders – has gained massive momentum, with many major retailers planning to expand their cross border shipping options. So how should one go about shipping your products globally and start selling in international marketplaces?

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Inventory Management Strategies of 7 Successful Firms

Unleashed

This allows Amazon to concentrate on other aspects of the transaction, like shipping, returns and processing. has more than 3,000 stores worldwide, with a majority of those located in North America. Learn more: 3 Successful Companies Practising Just-In-Time Systems 5. Gap’s inventory management strategy Gap Inc.