Global Trade

This Aberdeen Group report describes what leading companies are doing to reengineer inventory and fulfillment flows from source to end consumer.

“We remain confident that, despite economic headwinds, the ‘Africa rising’ narrative remains intact and sustainable.”

DHL Express continues to see Sub-Saharan Africa as one of the most prominent areas of growth for the business globally.

The United States has been negotiating multiple trade agreements for quite some time, although the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) lacks the formal trade authority as delegated from Congress.

Hillary Clinton on Sunday finally responded to those who have said she has dodged the hot-button issue of international trade - Bernie Sanders is calling Hillary’s TPP Stance a Cop-Out.

The U.S. House of Representatives has dealt a stunning blow to President Barack Obama’s free-trade agenda with a large number of Democrats defied their fellow Democratic president to defeat a critical part of a legislative package that would have provided assistance to American workers who might lose their jobs if a major Asia-Pacific trade agreement is forged.

A report from Eurostat indicates 3,515 people died across the European Union in 2012 (the most recent year data is available) due to accidents at work - transportation and warehousing rounds off the top three with just over 14 percent.

A new white paper and upcoming Webcast focuses on the customs process for sending goods into Canada - the complexity of the U.S./Canada border clearance process can surprise many people.

This white paper provides an overview of key regulations and paperwork requirements, along with information about how to minimize delays and ensure a seamless border clearance process.

A recent post on BusinessInsider.com, coined the phrase “American Industrial Renaissance,” as a way to describe the growth taking place within the U.S. manufacturing sector.

Improving supply chain visibility requires a long-term commitment with complete buy-in and understanding from all parties.

Purolator International sponsored a consumer survey to determine perceptions, trends and reservations about international online purchases, concerns about cross-border shipping, and holiday shopping habits.

Although it’s generally understood that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) eliminated tariffs on eligible products traveling between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, less understood is that not all products qualify for duty free treatment.

In its eighth year CBRE’s How Global is the Business of Retail? will once again focus on the target markets for new brands in 2014, we examined 50 countries and 164 cities across the world to provide a comprehensive view of the markets international brands have been targeting.

Toronto stands out as hottest market in the Americas U.S. retailers dominate cross-border expansion, with Asia and Europe being prime targets.

The fate of American manufacturing is back in the headlines, thanks to the bipartisan slugfest going on over the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the massive trade deal that has become a source of conflict between President Obama and Democrats in Congress.

Senate Democrats have rebelled against President Barack Obama, voting against debating a bill that if passed would have given him the authority to quickly complete negotiations over the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

As it prepared to welcome President Obama to its headquarters campus Friday morning, Nike announced it would pour more money into advanced footwear manufacturing in the United States if and when the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement is approved.

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