Insights
What’s on Tap at CES 2019?
Here’s a peek at what attendees will find at the largest consumer electronics show in the world. Autonomous cars that move about without a human driver; blockchain technology that ensures secure, end-to-end transactions across the supply chain; and flying drones that manage warehouse inventory counts from the air are just...
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The Port of Vancouver — What Drives Canada’s Busiest Gateway
Looming Trade Wars, Megaship Congestion, and Harsh Canadian Winters Have Yet to Slow Double-Digit Growth It’s no accident that Vancouver, British Columbia, is consistently ranked one of the “most livable” cities in the world. It’s surrounded by exceptional natural beauty. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, it’s...
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Peak Holiday Season is Here: What’s the Transportation Outlook?
Here’s a look at what’s on tap for shippers as 2018 comes to a close, the holiday season kicks into full gear, and the new year approaches. It’s that time of the year again. With fourth quarter upon us, it’s time to look at the key transportation trends that have...
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Streamlining the Aerospace Supply Chain…One Link at a Time
Currently in growth mode, the commercial aerospace market faces unique challenges on the customs front. Here are the major obstacles and how a reliable logistics provider can help aerospace manufacturers optimize and streamline their supply chains. Aerospace manufacturers have a lot on their plates right now. Evolving customer requirements, order...
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6 Last-Minute Steps to Prep for Black Friday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are right around the corner. Here’s how to make sure your company is ready to take full advantage of these two huge shopping days. Long thought of as a traditional sales bonanza in the U.S., Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) is a time when...
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From Cyber Monday to Singles’ Day
This story was originally published on logistics Newsfeed. Click here to view the original story. E-commerce is developing at a pace not seen in any other market. Where is this journey taking us, and what does it mean for logistics? Answers from Vanessa Holl, DB Schenker’s Vice President Global e-commerce...
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9 Reasons Houston Should be Your Company’s Gateway to Latin America
Here are the key advantages that companies gain when they incorporate Houston into their Latin American import and export strategies. If your company is looking for a gateway to Latin America’s plentiful—and growing—trade opportunities and a robust logistics hub to work from, then Houston should be at the top of...
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Helping You Go the Extra Mile for YOUR Customers
With its outstanding logistics platform, DB Schenker serves up an offering that allows companies to provide outstanding service to their own customers. The backbone of any successful business, good customer service translates into unique market advantages, access to new opportunities, and sustainability in even the most competitive business environments. During...
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The World’s Most Important Freight Port
Is it Rotterdam, or even Hamburg? No – the largest freight port in the world isn’t located anywhere in Europe. Several decades ago, the continent’s ports were outclassed by harbors in Asia. Singapore was long the ocean freight hub with the largest transshipment volumes, until it was overtaken by the...
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Panama’s Export Business Thrives
Representing nearly 50% of its total economic output, Panama’s exports to Latin American and North American countries include chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electrical machinery, and footwear. A Central American country stretching from Costa Rica to the west across to its southeastern border with South America’s Colombia, the Republic of Panama ships $11.2...
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