Supply chain disruption and industrial action have, in the last week, demonstrated the fragility of maritime shipping across Europe, exacerbating an already uncertain situation for international maritime logistics companies. The… read more →
The acquisition, in which the American investment giant would purchase a controlling stake in 43 ports around the world, has been months in the making: it was first announced in… read more →
Instead, US President Donald Trump announced on Monday, 7 July, that the tariffs wouldn’t go into effect until 1 August, with a possibility of further extensions to accommodate potential new… read more →
Moderated by Patrick DeVilbiss, Senior Offering Manager at CGI, the panel combined banking and technological perspectives in exploring how red flags in trade finance and supply chains are evolving, and… read more →
Earlier this week, global trade technology company IQAX became the first in the world to have its electronic bill of lading (eBL) solution go live with the Digital Container Shipping… read more →
These include important updates on security, compliance, and transparency, intended to streamline trade and increase interoperability, made possible with a standardised end-to-end process regulating electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs). EBLs… read more →
According to a new report from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), international trade is becoming increasingly complex as countries erect barriers to widely used shipping terms.
As the year winds to a close we’re revisiting our predictions to see how well they measured up to reality. Let’s dive in!
The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) is developing a comprehensive international convention to standardise negotiable cargo documents across multiple transportation modes, potentially transforming international trade documentation practices.… read more →
A coalition of major supply chain industry associations has thrown its weight behind the “declaration of the electronic Bill of Lading” (eBL). This development adds momentum to the commitment towards modernising international trade documentation.
