A recent study by Ohio State University evaluated which supply chain execution systems were most critical and also which ones lent themselves most easily to getting funding for implementation.
U.S., Canadian officials call for doubling of cargo shipments on Great Lakes
A recent report authored by eight U.S. governors and two Canadian premiers sees untapped potential for moving container and roll-on/roll-off cargo in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.
Amazon slashes shipping fees for certain marketplace sellers
The e-commerce giant is reducing the fees it charges merchants to sell USB cables, smartphone screen protectors and other small items in an effort to better compete with other marketplaces that connect Chinese sellers with U.S. shoppers.
Can U.S. trade help lift Canada’s sagging economy?
Disappointing trade data may be testing Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz’s faith in the ability of Canada’s struggling economy to rebound.
U.S. begins Open Skies era with Azerbaijan
The U.S.-Azerbaijan Open Skies Agreement, which liberalizes bilateral aviation between the two countries with the goal of facilitating trade and travel, is now in force.
Chilean ports gird against brown moth infestation
Agriculture officers are holding up vessel releases in Chile until full inspections for the moths can be completed outside the South American countries’ ports, according to Inchcape Shipping Services.
Vietnam nabs larger portion of European trade
Vietnam grabbed a portion of overall market share of European Union trade away from its fellow Southeast Asian nations last year, a trend that may continue following the conclusion of an EU-ASEAN free trade agreement.
Allianz Global: Expanded Panama Canal presents new risks, benefits
The accumulation of high value cargo will increase as bigger ships gather for passage through the newly expanded Central American waterway, increasing insurance risk, according to a new report from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
Boeing closing in on historic aircraft deal with Iran
The transaction, which would be the first between the aircraft manufacturer and Iran since the lifting of economic sanctions in January, comprises up to 100 jetliners worth about $25 billion, but would require U.S. government approval prior to completion.