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    Five Reasons Why Today’s Economic Climate Is Actually the Calm Before the Storm

    While the US economy seems to be gaining strength, there are signs that indicate the economic recovery is not all that it appears to be. Five indicators suggest that a recession or more economic headwinds are looming.

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    New Supply Chain Strategies Arise As Effects of Trade War and Pandemic Linger

    A recent Flexport webinar shows how leaders can develop new, big-picture strategy to strengthen business amid the continuing impact of COVID-19 and US-China trade war.

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    As the US Election Nears, How Would a Biden Presidency Impact Trade?

    Former Vice President Joe Biden, the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee, has released a plan to rebuild and secure supply chains, particularly in regard to the United States’ critical equipment reservoir. What can importers expect in terms of global trade…

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    Ecommerce Rising: Adapting Your Supply Chain to a New Paradigm

    The coronavirus has emptied stores and moved enough traffic online to make ecommerce, for retailers in many sectors, the new main storefront. The effects of this tectonic shift on supply chains are deep. Recently, Flexport’s chief economist hosted a webinar with leaders from…

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    4 Amazon Seller Groups You Should Be a Part Of

    Want to boost your ecommerce strategy? Check out these Amazon seller groups where top sellers come together to learn and share experiences.

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    New USMCA Is Not the Old NAFTA: New Rules in Play for Importers

    The United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement known as USMCA replaces the now-defunct NAFTA. With two years in the making, there are several new changes.

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  • Open blue ocean with a ship's frothy wake trailing across the horizon
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    Taking Stock of 2020: Supply Chain Lessons Learned

    Tariff wars, Brexit, IMO 2020 were the key disruptors in 2019. Are the supply chain lessons from the past year still applicable today? A look back—and ahead—suggests they are. Read on to learn how lessons from last year can be adapted to the challenges of today.

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    Understanding How to Take The Bang Out of Shipping Dangerous Goods

    With appropriate care and compliance from certified experts on your freight forwarding team, the risk of a dangerous goods accident during transport is lowered.

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