More US Export Controls on China in the Future?
American competitiveness will be under threat in several key technology areas in the next decade. Will more export controls come into play?[...]
read moreEmbracing Sustainability and Resilience in a VUCA World
Jeff McDonald, Vice President, NNR USA, discusses today's VUCA world and NNRs preparedness for a sustainable future.[...]
read moreDecember 2022 – Air Market Update
Air Freight remains enigmatic, highly affected by geopolitics, and without strong, consistent rate movement in one particular direction.[...]
read moreNational Rail Strike Averted
On December 2, 2022, President Joe Biden signed legislation to prevent a rail strike that would have further crippled the U.S. economy.[...]
read morePackaging: Improving Customer Satisfaction While Lowering Cost
Supply chain professionals have been forced to adapt over the last three years. Port congestion, equipment shortages, and an unstable labor market have created a market dynamic where many companies are moving their supply chain closer to home. [...]
read more301 China COVID Exclusions Extended – 9903.88.66
Eighty-one COVID medical-care product exclusions now expire on February 28, 2023.[...]
read moreNovember 2022
MARKET UPDATENovember 2022 Global TradeIt’s hard to believe that only nine months ago, global trade was struggling to keep pace with demand, and the carriers were able to charge freight rates that were often 10 x higher than pre-Covid levels.[...]
read moreMeasuring Warehouse Performance
As 2022 quickly comes to a close, companies plan for next year. Third-party warehouses and their customers need a set of performance metrics (KPIs) to establish the performance of their warehouses. Here's a list of the major categories to discuss with[...]
read moreNovember 2022 – Ocean Market Update
The decline of ocean volumes from Asia to the USA will likely continue for the rest of the year. Lower demand may help normalize rates. This downward trend will motivate carriers to reduce capacity by voiding sailings to keep rates[...]
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