The London-based shipping research and consulting firm said many European importers have received annual carrier bids for contracts effective from January, with higher fixed rates than in 2016.
Drone Delivery Canada enters agreement with UAP Inc.
The Vaughan, Ontario-based drone technology company has entered into an agreement with UAP Inc. (NAPA) to test a drone delivery platform.
EU, Cuba sign bilateral diplomatic agreement
The signing of a bilateral agreement between the European Union and Cuba is seen as the first step toward normalizing political and economic relations with the Caribbean island nation.
AFS wins cargo handling contract in Johannesburg
Turkish Airlines awarded a cargo handling contract in Johannesburg, South Africa to Africa Flight Services.
ACCESSORIES MAGAZINE HAS MOVED!
As part of our integration into UBM, Accessories Magazine has moved into UBM’s New York corporate office, where we will be part of the UBM Fashion Group team (UBM also owns AccessoriesTheShow, Accessorie Circuit, Coterie, WWDMAGIC among numerous other fashion trade shows–see chart at left). Please make a note of our new …
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SAFILO RENEWS DIOR LICENSE, ENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH CÉLINE
After 20 years of being in business together, Safilo S.p.A. and Christian Dior Couture have once again extended their licensing agreement through the year 2020. Safilo will continue to be responsible for the design, manufacturing and worldwide distribution of the Dior and Dior Homme sunglasses and optical frames collections. Their current …
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ALTAR’D STATE ADDS BUELL AS SVP, CFO & WALKER AS VP, MERCHANDISE PLANNING
Altar’d State, the Tennessee-based retailer that has expanded to over 70 stores in 22 states in just seven years, continues its rapid growth with the appointment of two key senior leadership positions. “We are pleased to welcome such accomplished leaders to the Altar’d State family,” said Aaron Walters, Chairman and …
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U.S. import, export prices drop in November
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday U.S. import prices in November fell 0.3 percent from a month prior, resulting from lower fuel prices, while export prices fell 0.1 percent month-over-month due to a drop in non-agricultural prices.
Maersk says price war may be winding down
Jakob Stausholm, chief financial officer at Maersk Line, said the Danish ocean carrier’s gains in market share, utilization, and lower unit costs have been overshadowed by very low freight rates.
Commentary: E-commerce in the global supply chain
Tom Cook, managing director of Blue Tiger International, discussed how e-commerce has evolved over time and has provided advice to companies looking to enter into or further develop their e-commerce markets and supply chain requirements.