Monthly Archives for January 2014

Turkey’s Turmoil Threatens Transport Targets The escalating political and economic crisis in Turkey, sparked by bribery and corruption investigations that have forced three cabinet ministers to step down, threatens to undermine the nation’s ambitious bid to become a global logistics hub. Turkey’s image as an emerging market superstar, on the wane since a heavy-handed crackdown […]

The escalating political and economic crisis in Turkey, sparked by bribery and corruption investigations that have forced three cabinet ministers to step down, threatens to undermine the nation’s ambitious bid to become a global logistics hub. Turkey’s image as an emerging market superstar, on the wane since a heavy-handed crackdown on… Source: New feed

Delivery Key to International E-Commerce Growth Direct-to-consumer delivery of merchandise via e-commerce fulfillment has been a boon for the courier industry, but when the consumer is located in another country, the rules of the game change and fulfillment becomes much more complex. Customs clearance, currency exchange rates, final-mile delivery requirements and the cost of transportation […]

Direct-to-consumer delivery of merchandise via e-commerce fulfillment has been a boon for the courier industry, but when the consumer is located in another country, the rules of the game change and fulfillment becomes much more complex. Customs clearance, currency exchange rates, final-mile delivery requirements and the cost of transportation call for… Source: New feed

Annual Review & Outlook 2014: Wine and Spirits Shippers Association Is it more of the same for 2014? We have seen overcapacity and lack of demand drive the market for the last couple of years, resulting in low and relatively stable rates. The hiccups have occurred outside the steamship line industry, and inside the beltway […]

Is it more of the same for 2014? We have seen overcapacity and lack of demand drive the market for the last couple of years, resulting in low and relatively stable rates. The hiccups have occurred outside the steamship line industry, and inside the beltway and the labor unions. Who… Source: New feed

Annual Review & Outlook 2014: Tyler Search Most supply chain and logistics professionals will find this year a very healthy market for career opportunities. The battle for exceptionally talented professionals will be super competitive. Particularly sought after are supply chain management professionals who are subject matter experts that can hit the ground running, a day […]

Most supply chain and logistics professionals will find this year a very healthy market for career opportunities. The battle for exceptionally talented professionals will be super competitive. Particularly sought after are supply chain management professionals who are subject matter experts that can hit the ground running, a day one impact… Source: New feed

Annual Review & Outlook 2014: Tompkins International The trends we predicted for last year — continued diversification of sourcing and production; and more evident impact of information technology — have largely occurred. Unfortunately for our country, as we suggested, the continued unfavorable tax Laws and complex regulations have limited the return of manufacturing and final […]

The trends we predicted for last year — continued diversification of sourcing and production; and more evident impact of information technology — have largely occurred. Unfortunately for our country, as we suggested, the continued unfavorable tax Laws and complex regulations have limited the return of manufacturing and final assembly to… Source: New feed