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Warning Bells Sound for U.S. Economy As Virus Squeezes Ports

While the global economy is reeling from the spreading coronavirus, seaports — which handle a hefty 90% of all world shipping — are a bellwether for trade.

Photo courtesy of the Port of Los Angeles.

Shipper Conquers Volatility and Cost With Transfix Terminal

Challenge: Due to market volatility, seasonality and unforeseen delays on the road, a shipper was left with limited and expensive transportation options.

Lawmakers Press Amazon, EBay Executives Over Counterfeit Goods

A bipartisan group of house lawmakers urged Amazon.com and EBay executives to take stronger actions against third-party vendors who sell fake, stolen or unsafe goods on their shopping websites.

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Top Four Questions About Russia’s Serialization Laws, Answered

Pharmaceutical distributors must be ready for Russia’s new serialization legislation, which takes effect on July 1.

Source: Bloomberg

Pipeline Protests Cripple Canadian Railways

Protests against a natural gas pipeline are crippling Canada’s railways — key economic arteries in the sprawling, trade-dependent nation — and prompting cries of “insanity” and “ecoterrorism” from business leaders.

Source: Bloomberg

Packaging and Co-Packing: Value-Added Services Help Retailers Compete in a World of Amazon

Importers and domestic manufacturers who sell goods to retailers face an increasingly complex landscape of consumer demands and brand positioning, as the balance between e-commerce and brick-and-mortar sales continues to shift.

In the battle to make their product more attractive to consumers, packaging is a crucial element. Many turn to third-party packaging and co-packing service providers to gain the edge.

Packaging and Co-Packing: Value-Added Services Help Retailers Compete in a World of Amazon

Learn From the Past to Prepare for 2020

The freight market is poised to tighten this year, Transfix says. Here's how to use data to increase stability.

Learn from the Past to Prepare for 2020

SAP – IDC Design to Operate – Leveraging an Intelligent Digital Supply Chain

Advanced supply-chain capabilities can transform a “cost center” into an “opportunity center.”

SAP – IDC Design to Operate – Leveraging an Intelligent Digital Supply Chain

Here’s How Wildfires Will Impact What Australians Eat and Wear

As unprecedented wildfires still threaten large parts of Australia, the nation’s agriculture industries are counting the cost of the blazes that have scorched pasture, destroyed livestock, and razed vineyards.

Source: Bloomberg

What to Watch for in Commodities in 2020

Here’s an overview of what to expect in oil, gold, copper, iron ore, pork and more (and the mixed, complex picture that emerges).

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U.S. Companies and Consumers Are Paying Bulk of Tariff Costs

Americans are paying almost the full cost of U.S. tariffs, and the impact of those duties on import volume magnifies over time, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.

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New Year, New Last-Mile Delivery Solutions

Retailers are launching new programs and collaborative efforts to improve customer experience in last-mile delivery.

Source: Bloomberg

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