Business

U.S. International Trade in Goods

According to a July 30 report from the US Census Bureau, the advance international trade balance in goods was -$62.3 billion in June 2015. Advance exports of goods were $126.6 billion and advance imports of goods were $188.8 billion The US Labor Department reports U.S. import prices in July posted their biggest decline in six months as the cost of petroleum products and other goods fell. Sources suggest this could mean ... [+]

Innovation Isn’t Peanut Butter Spread

Those involved in emerging markets face challenges every day. But here’s some words of wisdom from Jessica Poliner, Caterpillar Country Manager for Panama, regarding how to approach innovation in such places: Innovation isn’t the big bang effect:“When you go too fast or too big is when ... [+]

Schiphol “Milk Run” collaboration set to optimise supply chain and cut CO2

Optimizing the inbound supply chain and cutting C02 sounds like the perfect combination not only for business but the environment. That’s what an innovative partnership project between members of the Schiphol logistics community, organized by the steering committee forwarders of Air Cargo Netherlands, aims to do. Their ... [+]

Location, Location, Location for Logistics Venues in Houston

Premium office space is becoming available for the first time in more than a decade in the Greenspoint District of Houston. Located just 15 miles north of downtown Houston, the Greenspoint District serves a 12-square-mile area So far this year, the District has gained considerable growth ... [+]

MARAD Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Port of Brownsville Marine Cargo Dock

Maritime Administrator Paul ‘Chip’ Jaenichen joined state and local officials on August 7 in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a marine cargo dock at the Port of Brownsville, Texas. The $27.5 million project, of which $12 million was provided by the U.S. ... [+]

Reshoring Initiative Partners with Walmart to Help Suppliers Reshore

The Reshoring Initiative recently announced on August 20 a program in partnership with Walmart to help companies manufacture more consumer products in the United States. Walmart has committed to increase its U.S. purchases by $50 billion annually by January 2023. Harry Moser, founder and ... [+]

BoxTop Technologies announces the opening of their new USA office.

Christopher Hewlett, CEO of one of the UK’s leading freight management and supply chain software companies , is heading up BoxTop Technologies’ expansion in the USA. He will be based in Houston, Texas. As Christopher states ‘Houston offers a well-educated and highly motivated workforce within a busy ... [+]