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Is TPPA going to ground e-commerce or let it fly (ideally, as air freight)?

DELMIA Quintiq

A number of express packages, the medium most frequently associated with online purchases, is expected to skyrocket. And, if many of those packages cross the Pacific waters, or generally travel farther than 600 kilometers, the air cargo shippers specializing in express packages will also stand to benefit from that wave of volume.

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Don’t Fret: Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement will not play havoc with the economic development of developing countries

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

In late June of 2015, the Senate passed legislation that gave President Obama the authority to present the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade package to Congress with no amendments or filibusters allowed. Tang, UCLA Anderson School. Overall, TPP is not a threat to various developing countries.

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When Coincidence Meets Determination – An Interview with Rob O’Byrne

Logistics Bureau

I was offered an early retirement package which I accepted and then used to pay for a deposit on a house in Sydney. In 2012, Logistics Bureau Group established a virtual assistant service in the Southern Philippines: Virtual Done Well. Why a virtual assistant (VA) business and why in the Philippines?

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A planning guide for beverage manufacturers in Asia

DELMIA Quintiq

Imagine that you produce a popular Malaysian soft drink and you now want to break into the Philippine market. So first, you need to modify your recipe to appeal to the notoriously sweet tooth of the Philippine consumer. You could either build a new plant in the Philippines or alternate short runs in your existing plants in Malaysia.

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A Complete Guide To Selling On Shopee In 2022!

Vinculum

Shopee had a modest beginning, but it has grown to be present in most ASEAN member states, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Korea. For purchasers from Taiwan and the Philippines, there are many different ways to pay. Why Sell on Shopee. Payment with a debit and credit card.

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How to sell on Shopee – A complete guide for cross-border sellers

Vinculum

Though with a humble beginning, Shopee has established its presence across most southeast ASEAN countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Korea. With Shopee, the sellers and buyers enjoy free shipping though it may differ by countries and their regulations. Why Sell on Shopee.

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New UPS Fees Come in Response to More Demand

Intelligent Audit

However, that initial online connection immediately increases the chances that the customer will make a purchase, which again extends the demands for transportation and shipping. Shippers need to understand these fees, also available in full detail here , and how they emphasize the value of a single source of truth for shipping data.