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  • High-bay warehouse with tall blue racks of pallets and a worker on an order-picker lift in the aisle
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    What’s In-Store - Developments in Retail Inventories

    The ratio of inventory to sales at the macroeconomic level is well below the long-term average, but that is largely due to the automotive sector. In some instances, including furniture and outdoor goods firms, corporate data for Q4’21 show the ratio is already above…

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  • Crowded indoor refugee shelter filled with rows of cots, blankets and people
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    Flexport's Ukraine Relief Efforts - Latest Update

    Flexport.org is organizing shipments of humanitarian aid to refugee sites across Eastern Europe including Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Moldova. Here's our the latest aid shipments and donations update. More than 4 million Ukrainians are expected to flee the crisis in…

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    How Duty Drawback Can Help Ecommerce Businesses Save Big

    Duty drawback is a way for ecommerce businesses to recover up to 99% of the import duties they’re paying, allowing more capital to be funneled to expansion or other business-growth activities.

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  • Black-and-white facade of the WTO headquarters with carved stone reliefs and an open bronze door
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    Less Favored Nation - The Future of Russia’s WTO Status

    Could Russia lose its WTO privileges? What would happen to tariffs? Which products might be affected? How would supply chains adapt? This report considers the mechanisms involved, the potential products impacted and how companies may adapt to the changes.

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  • Interior of the US Capitol Rotunda dome with coffered ceiling and the Apotheosis of Washington fresco
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    Supply Chain Resiliency, Demand, and Inflation - Senate Testimony

    Why has price inflation soared? What’s causing shortages in supply chains? Will onshoring provide better outcomes? Our answers are provided in recent testimony to the U.S. Senate Banking Committee.

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    The Fed Makes Its Move - Flexport Weekly Economic Report

    Flexport’s Weekly Economic Report provides insights into key issues affecting global supply chains, international trade and the economy more broadly. This week we delve into the Fed’s latest rate decision, observe continued trade price inflation, consider the prospects for EU…

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  • Woman in a green top working on a laptop at a desk by a window, eyeglasses resting nearby
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    Flexport’s Data Analysis Tool Can Help Brands Find Savings and Reduce Risk

    Flexport’s proprietary ACE analysis tool turns raw customs data into savings and actionable strategy.

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  • Bearded man in a warehouse aisle crouching to inspect cartons while holding a tablet
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    How Air And Ocean Shipping Cycles Will Impact Your Business in 2022

    The key question on every brand’s mind: How can you turn supply chain complexity into an advantage for your business to help you compete and thrive?

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