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  • Dangerous Goods
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    Understanding the Intersection of Dangerous Goods and Cargo Insurance

    While chemicals, flammable aerosols, hazardous items, and radioactive substances are obvious, any substance or article that can harm a person, property, or the environment qualifies as dangerous. Some products might be perfectly safe for one transport mode but not be for…

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  • Phase One Deal Signed Between US and China — Now What?
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    Phase One Deal Signed Between US and China—Now What?

    With the official signing of a phase one trade agreement between the United States and China, Tariff Insider looks at what the agreement entails, what’s going on between the US and Europe, and what the deal might mean for the rest of the world.

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    6 Great Examples of Unique Selling Propositions in Ecommerce

    A unique selling proposition (USP) helps you to stand out, gain customers, and guide your future business practices. Use these 6 examples to discover your own USP.

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  • Performers carry an ornate gold and red lion dance costume through a smoky crowded street at night
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    Chinese New Year and the Global Supply Chain

    China still leads in global manufacturing output, even as suppliers have moved factories to Southeast Asia to mitigate the impact of the trade war and rising tariffs. But as most businesses close for up to 10 days for the Chinese New Year, the movement of goods through the…

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    How to Master Your eBay Inventory Management To Avoid Headaches

    With the potential to streamline fulfillment, reduce wastage, and increase sales, investing in your eBay inventory management is a great business practice.

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  • Aerial view of a container port with stacked containers beside a multilane highway
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    The Trade War Continues. But Who's Winning?

    With the release of the November 2019 trade numbers, the Trump administration believes it can start to claim victory in its trade war with China. Its reasoning runs as follows: In the first 11 months of 2019, the U.S. trade deficit with China, in goods and services, was down…

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  • Aerial view of dozens of cargo and tanker ships anchored offshore near a port under a cloudy sky
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    Bringing Reliability and Predictability to Transit Time Estimates

    When it comes to measuring the performance of a supply chain, logistics teams have many performance indicators to consider: inventory accuracy, cash-to-cash cycle time, total cost of goods sold. According to McKinsey, however, the top supply chain driver for consumer products…

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  • Aerial view of a sprawling container port and city skyline at golden sunset
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    Customs Update: EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA)

    For those who seek more predictability in global trade, free trade agreements (FTAs) provide much-needed clarity and certainty to supply chains. Having recognized this, the European Union (EU) has turned its face towards Southeast Asia and reached an agreement with…

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