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Customs Delays of 30 Minutes Will Bankrupt One in 10 Firms, Say U.K. Bosses

Supply chain chiefs at 1,300 surveyed firms say firms are already stockpiling parts amid fear of no-deal Brexit.

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New Tariffs Bring New Headaches on Top of Higher Costs

Many importers scrambled to get ahead of the U.S. tariffs on Chinese shipments that kicked in Monday.

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Four Forces Transforming Supply Chain, Logistics and Transportation Today

Few industries or business functions are experiencing as much disruption as logistics, supply chain and transportation.

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Truckers Get Digital in the Search for Big Rigs

Big trucking companies, scrambling along with their customers to keep up with fast-growing U.S. economic demand, are plowing millions of dollars into technology to build up services as digital freight middlemen.

New York City Invests $100M in Freight Infrastructure Overhaul

New York City announced a $100m plan called Freight NYC to overhaul the city’s aging freight distribution systems through strategic investments. The plan was developed by the de Blasio administration, federal, state and local elected officials, and industry experts.

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Spiralling Trade Costs Pose Dairy Dilemma After Brexit

The U.K. dairy industry faces a “sharp rise in prices” and “shortages of products” when Britain leaves the EU, according to milk producer Arla.

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Coming Soon to an Ocean Near You: Ships Moving a Tiny Bit Slower

If you happen to be at the beach this summer, make a mental note of any giant freighters crossing the horizon. In a few years’ time those same ships will probably be moving just a fraction slower.

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The New Face of Trade: Tariff Battles, Reshoring and Much More

How will the Trump Administration trade barriers and retaliatory tariffs impact U.S. manufacturers and retailers?

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European Company Grows U.S. Market With New 3PL Knowledge

Challenge: A large Amsterdam-based company, boasting sales of over 30,000 household products, sought to expand its market and become a non-resident U.S. importer. The company had to learn U.S. import requirements and establish an optimal logistics strategy for its China- and India-origin goods.

Companies Spent a Record $1.5Tr on Shipping Costs in 2017

U.S. businesses are spending more on transportation and warehousing as demand and prices for logistics services increase.

As Shipping Costs Soar, Supply Chains Get a Makeover

Retailers and manufacturers are taking stock of their transportation costs and exploring alternatives as a capacity crunch in freight is driving up prices and causing shipping delays.

Legacy Systems: The Problem or the Solution?

Legacy systems often get a bad rap as old software that is outdated and difficult to replace. There has always been a belief that somewhere there exists one superior logistics platform that can replace aging systems and transform technical capabilities, providing an advantage over your competition. But perhaps there’s a better solution — working with a third-party logistics provider that’s already developed a solution.

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