US Covid Testing Plans Put Supply Chains to the Test
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Recovery Forecasts Take Shape with Questions from Flexport’s Chief Economist
In a recent piece for The Hill, Flexport’s Chief Economist Phil Levy takes a look at factors influencing the International Monetary Fund’s global economic growth predictions for 2021.
Outbreak of Covid Cases at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Escalates an Already Fraught Situation
700 dockworkers at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are hit with Covid, further intensifying labor and equipment shortages.
Relief for Trapped Seafarers Could Require Last-Minute Rerouting of Cargo Ships
Seafarers help move up to 80% of global trade. But as they remain trapped at sea, due to Covid-19 restrictions, humanitarian relief may come from rerouting ships during a time of trade-lane turmoil.
Supply Challenges Require Continued Adaptability from Businesses in 2021
With a decrease in supply reliability and greater competition in shipping, 5 key measures may help companies navigate the uncertainty of 2021 and go from survival to recovery mode.
Small Business Saturday Takes on More Meaning During a Year of Unprecedented Disruption
As Small Business Saturday approaches, entrepreneur-driven companies are tasked with new ways of doing business to drive sales against a backdrop of e-commerce domination and overall trade volatility.