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Global Trade Management
18 Ways to Break Through Global Supply Chain Complexity
Managing a global supply chain requires navigating ongoing disruptions, fluctuating tariffs, geopolitical tension, and more. Here are 18 tips to help cut through these obstacles.
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Conquer the Chaos: Why Global Trade Management Systems Matter Now
With tariffs, disruptions, and rate swings reshaping global trade, shippers need better visibility and agility. GTM systems help them keep up.
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Big Brands Push Back: Costco, Revlon, Kawasaki and Others Sue for Tariff Refunds
By Amy Roach | December 4, 2025 A growing number of major importers that includes everyone from retailers to auto suppliers have taken the rare step of suing the U.S. government to preserve their right to reclaim tariffs paid under the controversial trade measures introduced by the Trump administration. Lawsuits Surge as Businesses Race to […]
Read MoreTariffs Are Unpredictable – Your Supply Chain Response Doesn’t Have to Be
Tariff management involves a series of tradeoffs. Making the necessary adjustments is rarely simple, but businesses must be proactive.
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Staying Ahead of the Curve: 7 Key Regulatory Changes Impacting Global Transportation
As transportation regulations increasingly emphasize transparency and timely information, staying informed is key. Here are seven critical regulatory updates—including de minimis rule changes, new international data requirements, and cyberattack reporting—that will significantly impact shippers and demand proactive compliance strategies.
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4 Keys to Successful Trade Compliance
Geopolitical risks to supply chains are top of mind across C-suites but few say what it means. The term “geopolitical risk” has largely become a codeword for import, export, and economic sanctions compliance. The fast pace of change in 2025 requires adopting meaningful compliance structures that achieve results.
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Received for Shipment Bill of Lading: Definition, How It Works, and Importance
Introduction Received for shipment is a critical status in international shipping that directly impacts exporters, importers, and freight forwarders. For these stakeholders, understanding the “received for shipment” status is essential because it determines when risk and responsibility for cargo transfer, affects payment processing, and ensures compliance with international trade regulations. A Received for Shipment Bill […]
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North America: Navigating Cross-Border Trade
U.S.-based companies are looking to master cross-border trade in North America—amidst supply chain upheavals, rising production costs in many other parts of the world, and a strengthening initiative to produce closer to primary markets.
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Global Trade Compliance: How to Play by the Rules
Complex government requirements will create new impacts for many shippers in 2024. Which rules and regulations affect your business, and what steps should you take right now to comply?
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Are You Prepared for New Regulations?
Those of us who hoped we’d quickly get back on track after the notoriously shaky supply chains of 2020 and 2021 have been left wanting. A confluence of factors has come together to create further disruption across global supply chains, with some poised to only get worse.
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No Place for Technophobes: Technologies Streamline Global Trade
They used to be just trendy buzzwords, but artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain are now poised to have a transformative impact on global supply chain management. If you’ve been shying away from these technologies, it may be time to consider their potential.
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20 Leading Global Trade Management Systems Providers in 2023
Global trade management systems (GTMS) are some of the best tools that commerce businesses can use. Regardless of the industry, they’re valuable in assisting with international trade. There are dozens of GTMS available, but not all of them are leaders in the industry. Below you’ll find 20 leading global trade management systems providers. What Are […]
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How to Thrive in a Global Trade Environment
Collaboration and networking are crucial to navigating the complexities of international relations and supply chain dynamics and pave the way for sustainable growth and prosperity.
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Incoterms: The Good, The Bad, and The Ambiguous
Incoterms are a set of international rules that interpret the most commonly used trade terms. Applying Incoterms to sales and purchase contracts makes global trade easier and helps partners in different countries understand one another.
Read MorePreparing Now For What the Future May Bring
In 2022, it became clear that effective supply chain risk management (SCRM) is not a luxury but a necessity. The year saw numerous disruptions to global supply chains, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Log4Shell vulnerability, and concerns over rail strikes.
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Ukraine War’s Supply Chain Impact
In February 2022, Russian forces invaded Ukraine. While this is a terrible humanitarian event, it also impacts the global economy. There are economic repercussions not only in Europe, but also across the globe, especially since the timing of the war was not ideal.
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You’re Invited To: Bring New Trading Partners to the Party
More U.S. companies are asking a Plus One guest to join China sourcing strategies, inviting suppliers beyond the border of the world’s primary outsourcing powerhouse to the dance.
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Global Trade Management Systems Guide 2023
Global trade management (GTM) systems and services are more important than ever in today’s complex and disrupted business environment. GTM solutions support the logistics, compliance, and communication aspects of import/export operations, and help manage multiple transportation modes. From resource planning and trade compliance to customs filings and data analytics, here are the providers that can help ensure your global supply chain runs smoothly.
Read MoreSouth of the Border Imports Boom
Driven by demand for boats, vehicles, vehicle parts, computer parts, and oil, Mexican imports to the United States rose 19.5% year-over-year in 2022 to reach $479.6 billion according to Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics, Geography, and Informatics. Some segments, such as motor vehicle parts, are returning to pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, data from project44 shows that […]
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Overcoming Global Trade Barriers
Lockdowns, land wars, and rising costs had companies scrambling to keep sourcing intact in 2022. Is reshoring the key to unlocking international trade challenges?
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