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    Concerns Rise Over Possible Trade War Second Wave

    USMCA is now officially in effect and like most of what we’ve seen in the realm of trade agreements in the past couple years, it leaves uncertainty. And, it comes at a time when the rumblings of another possible trade war have already been starting to sound.

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    How to Source Products on eBay Using Terapeak

    For eBay sellers, Terapeak is an excellent, comprehensive tool that you can use to help you source products, improve your listings, and more.

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    How To Appear on Shark Tank: 8 Tips for a Successful Pitch

    Shark Tank is an unbeatable opportunity for getting your company or product broadcast to millions, even if you don’t strike a deal.

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  • Aerial view of many cargo and tanker ships anchored offshore near a port terminal at dusk
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    Pulling Off A Peel-Off: How to Shorten Lead Times Between Ocean and Trucking

    A peel-off takes teamwork, but can shave days off transit times by streamlining the steps between a container’s arrival at a destination port and its departure for its next point.

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  • Smiling woman in a teal top works on a laptop inside a clothing boutique with garment racks behind
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    Fast Fashion Rebound: 5 Strategies to Thrive After COVID-19 Supply Chain Challenges

    Five supply chain strategies lay the groundwork for a new, long-term approach for fast fashion to outlast volatility and COVID-19.

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  • A container ship sails on calm blue water toward a coastline of forested hills and a waterfront city
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    Trade Lane Turmoil: Navigating COVID-19’s Artificial Peaks, Blank Sailings, and Rolled Cargo

    The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the economy in various and chaotic ways, with some industries thriving, some shutting down, and others figuring things out week-to-week. The unpredictability of these outcomes is also playing out on the ocean freight market.

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  • EU and Union Jack flags flying in front of the Houses of Parliament Victoria Tower under a cloudy sky
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    Importers Prepare as UK Says No to Longer Brexit Transition

    The UK has formally confirmed to the EU that it will not extend the Brexit transition period beyond the end of 2020. To emphasize the point, the UK Minister for the Cabinet Office tweeted a message to reaffirm the intention to regain political and economic independence. But…

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  • Over-the-shoulder view of a person at a laptop showing a Flexport-style logistics dashboard with a world map
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    Platform Updates Put More Control in Users’ Hands and Create a Personalized Experience

    Today, Flexport is introducing a new personalized platform experience that features a logistics dashboard pre-configured to the specific needs of logistics managers. Plus, this latest update offers the ability to further customize workflows and to access the dashboard from…

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