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Image via Flickr by jdnx Amazon made headlines on Black Friday 2013 with an announcement that the online retail giant is developing flying drones to deliver packages. The U.S. Army and some interests in Europe are in the process of developing driverless trucks. Now Rolls Royce makes it known that they’ve been developing unmanned cargo…
Image via Flickr by USDAgov The latest U.S. Export Promotion Program features benefits for small businesses. However, recent news shows the program will also take strides to help bigger companies. The program will enter its next phase this year as the latter half of the mission that began in 2010. Read on for more on…
Image via Flickr by YLev Climate change has prompted countless logistical challenges for global shipping companies and supply chain managers, but some potentially lucrative opportunities have also emerged. Find out how newly available Arctic shipping routes could provide much-needed solutions for Chinese supply chains and understand the impact that these routes could have. Why Arctic…
Image via Flickr by jeremi Reputable companies avoid gimmicks at all costs – including counterfeit goods. However, trustworthy businesses that sell on third-party sites might get “knocked off” the market without even trying.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure you’re logged in and try again, or contact support.
Image via Flickr darinmarshall On August 31, 2016, Hanjin Shipping filed for bankruptcy protection. Ports refused to accept containers from the company or started charging exorbitant rates, out of fear they wouldn’t be compensated. The collapse of Hanjin Shipping is the largest container shipping bankruptcy in history, and its effect on international supply chains is…
Image via Flickr rahego The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) constantly seeks ways to protect consumers from bad food distribution and handling practices. Now the organization is focusing on the organic market, due to its increasing demand. The USDA aims to create stronger rules for organic farming and better food safety training across the industry….