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  • Big Ben lit at night with red and green light trails from passing London traffic streaking across the road
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    New Chapter Begins as British Lawmakers Approve Post-Brexit Deal—Here’s What to Know

    A new free trade agreement between the EU and UK following lengthy negotiations around Brexit has been approved. Understanding the new system surrounding tariff-free access and rules of origin with the new deal is vital. Here's what to know.

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  • Three cargo ships at anchor on calm water beneath a heavy overcast grey sky
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    How the Collision of Consumer Demand and Capacity Constraints of 2020 Impact Economic Recovery

    As the uncertainty of 2020 continues to unfold, consumer demands and capacity constraints collide, impacting economic recovery.

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  • Calm blue ocean water gradient from pale to deep blue with gentle ripples
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    Productivity Depends on Mindset and Culture, Say Flexport CEO and Ashton Kutcher

    Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen and actor and early Flexport investor Ashton Kutcher share their respective outlooks, tools, and hacks for getting things done at the ELC Summit 2020.

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  • Container ship fully loaded with stacked cargo containers sailing on open ocean, viewed from astern.
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    A Deep Dive Into the UK Freight Market and How to Plan for 2021

    Flexport gathers industry experts for a deep dive into the factors impacting British volatility, including holiday congestion, Covid-19, and Brexit.

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  • Roped bales of raw cotton wrapped in woven burlap stacked on the deck of a boat
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    Source of Origin Looms Large for Importers of Cotton Textiles and Apparel

    US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said it would block imports of cotton and products containing cotton from the Xinjiang region of China to help curb human rights violations. Ramped-up enforcement could mean an unexpected increase in inspections of shipments to determine…

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  • Red and yellow shipping container doors marked G11, G12, G13 and G7, with weight and capacity stencils
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    After the ONE Apus Container Loss, Carrier and Consignees Wait for Final Word on Damages

    With the 14,000-TEU mega-vessel ONE Apus suffering a tragic container loss at sea, some consignees are wondering when, if ever, they'll see their goods, while others are thankful they had insurance.

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  • Stacks of shipping containers in a yard with a tiny hi-vis worker at the base for scale
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    Businesses Look for Solutions to Address Ongoing Ocean Woes

    A tangle of equipment shortages, cargo backlogs, and booking stops are slowing parts of the industry to a standstill. The situation is likely to continue into 2021, well past Chinese New Year.

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    Calculating the Cost of eBay Fulfillment

    Learn how to find the cost of your eBay fulfillment by breaking down your operating costs, and how to reduce them.

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