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UN Agency To Fee Airlines for Cross-Border Flight Pollution

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a United Nations agency, has announced a framework for mandatory carbon-offsetting on all international flights. The agreement was backed by 65 countries, which between them account for 86.5 percent of international flight operations.

Panama Canal's Corozal Terminal Moves Forward

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has issued a request for proposals to the four pre-qualified port operators selected to compete for the concession to design, develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain a container terminal located near Corozal, in the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal.

Weak Global Growth May Reinforce Anti-Trade Sentiment, I.M.F. Warns

The International Monetary Fund has warned that sluggish economic growth throughout the world could bolster an anti-trade backlash that has become a feature of politics in both the United States and Europe.

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New Research: World-Class Procurement Orgs Spend Less, Double Returns

World-class procurement organizations now have 18 percent lower operating costs than typical companies, and operate with 28 percent fewer staff, while generating more than twice the return on investment, according to new benchmark research from The Hackett Group.

REI's New DC Is 8 Times Faster, Energy Self-Sufficient, Retailer Says

Outdoor apparel retailer REI has designed its new distribution center to be both energy and workflow efficient. The DC, in the Arizona desert, is a net-zero energy facility and will provide to co-op retailer with 20 years of free energy, according to Rick Bingle, REI's vice president of supply chain.

Report Shows Supply Chain Gaps in Organic Food Boom

Consumer demand is driving a surge in New Zealand's domestic organic market, and supply shortages have caused distributors to turn to imports, according to a recent report by Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ).

No Relief for Multipurpose Shipping Until 2018, Report Says

The last three months have been some of the worst the multipurpose and project carrier sector has endured in years. The breakbulk and project cargo sector remain weak, with little suggestion that volumes will improve significantly until the end of 2017, according to a recent report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

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How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Exporting to Canada

First-time exporters in the U.S. understandably find Canada to be an attractive market, but cross-border trade between the two is far from simple.

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Going Global: Are You Ready?

It's the best of times to take your business global. It's the worst of times to take your business global. With apologies to Charles Dickens, we are living in roilingly uncertain times when it comes to global trade, driving both risks and opportunities as high as they've ever been.

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Hanjin Crisis Spikes Air Shipments, But Not on Global Scale

Amidst shockwaves emanating from last month's news of the bankruptcy filing of Hanjin Shipping came speculation of a potential silver lining for air cargo carriers. Would the scramble for cargo originally booked on Hanjin vessels provide a windfall for airlines, with a surge in demand to drive up rates and yields?

Data Breaches in the Cloud: Who's at Risk?

The recent hack of the Democratic National Committee is the latest in a string of high-profile data breaches that have exposed the private information of millions of Americans. Retail companies, in particular, have been hard hit, resulting in millions of dollars being spent to secure computer systems and compensate consumers.

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Obama Calls for More Enforcement on Trade Deals

The Obama administration has used a flurry of tough-sounding trade enforcement announcements in recent weeks to counter complaints from the left and right that free trade is not fair trade - and to assist President Obama in the struggle to win approval of his trade pact with 11 Pacific Rim nations.

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