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    Five Predictions to Shape Supply Chains in 2021

    As 2020 draws to a close, there is much speculation regarding how much of the impact of the pandemic and other supply chain disruptions will continue into 2021. Flexport offers five predictions spanning the economy, tariffs, ocean, air, and technology.

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  • Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament at sunset with red double-decker buses crossing Westminster Bridge
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    As Brexit Transition Ends, New UK Generalized System of Preferences Begins

    In less than a month, the Brexit transition period will end. And with it, the United Kingdom (UK) will begin implementing new trade rules—including a new Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). For UK importers, understanding how the new system will be applied, and its impact…

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  • Donation sorting room with clothing on racks and tables and stacks of file boxes
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    Giving Tuesday: A Time for Individuals and Businesses to Give to Those in Need

    GivingTuesday is an opportunity to help mitigate the far-reaching impacts of COVID-19. Give to the Flexport Fund or see a list of charities helping around the world now.

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  • Empty modern open-plan office with rows of desks, monitors, mesh chairs and a wall of pinned papers
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    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.

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  • Motion-blurred cardboard parcels speed along curved conveyor belts in a fulfillment warehouse
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    As E-Commerce Boom Extends Peak Season, Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday Irrelevant?

    With e-commerce dominating retail ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, holiday supply chains adjust inventory allocation to the longer peak season.

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  • Worker in orange high-vis gear and yellow hardhat guiding a suspended blue shipping container at a yard
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    Global Equipment Shortage Gums Up the Supply Chain

    A severe equipment shortage is limiting the movement of freight. Get strategic tips to address spiking freight rates and shipment delays until the crisis abates.

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  • Large coil of rolled aluminum sheet metal on green machinery in a factory with yellow walls
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    How Countermeasures on Goods Impact a Shifting US-EU Trade Relationship

    A year-old EU-US dispute surrounding aircraft manufacturers has led to tariff countermeasures on both sides. Most recently, the EU imposed punitive duties beyond aircraft parts to include aluminum, bicycles, and other products. See how to prepare as customs duties evolve amid…

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  • Tablet propped on a wooden desk displaying a logistics dashboard with a world map and shipment widgets
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    How Technology and Expertise Can Reduce Customs Complexity Ahead of Brexit

    Customs complexity is bad enough, but with Brexit looming, there will be even more layers of documentation. Technology and expertise can help streamline the process and ensure accuracy, which can avert delays in shipping.

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