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
Read More →Delivery Key to International E-Commerce Growth
on January 14, 2014in Industry News
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
Read More →Annual Review & Outlook 2014: Wine and Spirits Shippers Association
on January 2, 2014in Industry News
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
Read More →Annual Review & Outlook 2014: Tyler Search
on January 2, 2014in Industry News
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
Read More →Annual Review & Outlook 2014: Tompkins International
on January 2, 2014in Industry News
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
Read More →Annual Review & Outlook 2014: Teamsters
on January 2, 2014in Industry News
Economic growth in the U.S. over the past few years has centered on Wall Street instead of Main Street. While the wealthy have reaped the rewards, average workers continue to suffer from the loss of middle-class jobs. And that will likely not change in 2014 until lawmakers decide to invest… Source: New feed
Read More →Annual Review & Outlook 2014: Stifel
on January 2, 2014in Industry News
For the past four years, investors have anticipated that next year would be the year when the Svengalic curse is removed from the U.S. economy. As 2013 concluded, we noted that same hopeful exuberance regarding prospects for 2014. Thankfully, it is this type of eternal optimism that has made the… Source: New feed
Read More →Annual Review & Outlook 2014: SMC3
on January 2, 2014in Industry News
The U.S. supply chain is at a crossroads, with service providers torn between balancing the cost of greater service differentiators with bottom line expectations. With the entire U.S. supply chain under pressure to improve performance expectations, a reshaping of LTL’s role will further emerge over the next year. Truckload will continue… Source: New feed
Read More →Annual Review & Outlook 2014: Samuel Shapiro & Co.
on January 2, 2014in Industry News
As evidenced by both the recent stock market performance and the hopeful housing indicators, it is fair to say that the Great Recession is behind us. But there remains residual scarring. For starters, consumers are wary: Both unemployment and household debt remain high, suggesting that consumer spending will not grow… Source: New feed
Read More →Annual Review & Outlook 2014: S.J. Consulting Group
on January 2, 2014in Industry News
2013 is the year when brokers saw what could be a permanent change to their business model. The largest broker is seeking growth from global freight forwarding, and XPO Logistics, seeking to be a large truckload broker, changed its course with acquisition of 3PD Inc. For investors, 2013 was a… Source: New feed
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