Thursday, October 19, 2017 · Jeff Berman
September shipments were up 4.9% annually at 976,605. While this is down compared to August's 1,066,698, the annual improvement is ahead of August's 2.2% annual spread.
Monday, September 25, 2017 · Rosemary Coates
Tariffs would dramatically increase the cost of solar panels in the U.S., making the solar industry less competitive against fossil fuels like natural gas and coal
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 · Rosemary Coates
Before a manufacturer labels a product “Made in USA,” it is important to be sure the product meets federal and state regulations for labeling. Unfortunately, the regulations can be vague, complicated and subject to interpretation.
Monday, July 17, 2017 · Justin Fox
If no agreement can be found that keeps the UK within the EU Single Market as some form of associate member, then the likelihood is that there will be far more stringent checks for all forms of traffic going both ways.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 · Mark Dohnalek
With tax reform proposals coming this week, every manufacturer and supply chain provider should be watching out for a possible Border Adjustment Tax (BAT). And, if we see it we must quickly root against it.
Thursday, April 20, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
President Donald Trump's focus on curbing the trade deficit by bolstering U.S. exports and reducing imports could drive policy changes that may alter industrial real estate markets throughout the U.S., Cushman & Wakefield reported in logistics and industrial research…
Monday, March 27, 2017 · Dave Kipe
The last decade has been a march towards globalization, but recent political and economic events have created a backlash and stirred the debate; globalization vs. protectionism
Monday, December 5, 2016 · Michael Gravier
There is plenty more room for trade agreements in the future, but as an example of the pervasiveness of global trade, with 164 countries part of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, most countries have already made at least some basic move to join the global economy.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
As noted in our Top Story, a “concerted response” must be made in the global economy to address supply chain disruptions in 2017.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The WTO's sixteenth monitoring report on Group of 20 (G20) trade measures shows that the number of trade-restrictive measures applied by G20 economies remains high, despite a slight decline against the previous period.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Global economic growth may remain stuck in low gear for several more years, though a worldwide recession is unlikely, according to the third quarter Global Risk Service report from IHS Markit.
Monday, October 10, 2016 · Rosemary Coates
The Republican Party was always noted for being pro-trade, but with Trump as the GOP leader, it seems the GOP is becoming the anti-trade party.
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Container freight rates are forecast to rise modestly over the next 18 months from the all-time lows reached recently, but this will not be sufficient to rescue the industry from substantial losses in 2016, according to the latest Container Forecaster report published by…
Thursday, June 30, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Last week's Brexit vote has created political upheaval and a confused and uncertain global marketplace, contend leading law and supply chain analysts.
Monday, June 20, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Cuba's TC Mariel container terminal has already planned its transformation into a major trans-shipment hub after the U.S. trade embargo ends
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