Category Archives: Logistics

Record Delivery

EADS delivered a record 534 commercial aircraft during 2011:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17296523

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Is This a Sign of Things to Come?

Passports are often regarded as the best means of proving identity. It took us a while to accept faxed or emailed documents, so is this s step too far? http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/jan/04/canadian-man-ipad-us-border-control  

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The Disappearing Birthday

The announcement that Samoa and Tokelau are to change time zones to facilitate easier trading with their neighbours means no 30th December. What do those born on this day feel about that? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16351377

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Well there’s money in construction…

…so Sierra Leone’s infrastructure has seen  much needed improvements, but investment in education is vital for long term stability: http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/3837.cfm

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Colombia’s confident step forward

The authorities in Colombia continue to develop ways to authenticate its international traders: http://www.integrationpoint.com/globaltradenews/index.php/2011/11/colombia-rolls-out-aeo-programme/

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A reason to change shipping routes…

Too many ecological disasters are being allowed to happen, and this latest one seriously threatens one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15230941

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A slump in air cargo. Is that so surprising?

This is not new news to many of our clients who have been cutting back on air freight for years. The airline industry has to take a close look at itself, and find new and innovative ways of rebuilding lost … Continue reading

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Keeping up with the times…

We plan our communications with associates and clients in different countries so that everyone knows in advance when they need to be available. Continue reading

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It’s all about preparation…

Like any business activity, international trading achieves the best results when the preparation is right. One of the main things we have learned from operating our free ExportAnswer email reply system is that too many companies do not give adequate preparation time when … Continue reading

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