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The Gaza conflict and its impact on international trade
Since last October, Israel and the Gaza Strip have been immersed in a serious armed conflict with grave human, economic and geostrategic consequences. An escalation that has also had important effects on the dynamics of the global supply chain. The confrontation is being felt especially throughout the Middle East and North Africa region. Moreover, the events of the last few days, with Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory, have only added to the [...]
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FREIGHT MANAGEMENT IN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT
For the security and management of goods, the European Union has set up a customs control system. In this way, all imports from the continent are controlled by a customs pre-notification system.This method is known as ICS2. In order to carry it out, it is necessary for the companies themselves to collaborate by providing the necessary information regarding the goods that are introduced into the European Union.Once the authorities have been [...]
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The air transport: How does it work?
Air cargo is one of the most commonly used transportation methods, especially for perishable products, high-tech items, or value-added goods. It is also a very frequent option in the e-commerce sector.To carry out these types of air shipments, it is first necessary to meet a series of requirements, both legal and security-related. The most basic and important are:- Packaging: The goods must be packaged as a safety measure, and depending on [...]
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Protectionism or free trade? The great debate
The two major models in which economic policy can be managed, protectionism or free trade, generate intense debate among economists, technicians, or policymakers.Protectionism, based on the imposition of trade barriers and import quotas, usually applies the following measures:Providing subsidies to domestic companies.Imposing tariffs on foreign goods and services.Prohibiting the importation of goods in the country's most [...]
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Nearshoring and onshoring: significance and impact on the logistics sector
In recent years, companies have adopted outsourcing strategies in order to gain a competitive position in a globalised environment. Outsourcing provides companies with numerous benefits, such as the reduction of fixed costs and the possibility to focus on their core business by outsourcing secondary activities.Different outsourcing modelsTechnological advances in the last decade have allowed companies to outsource their services to providers [...]
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Stock Logistic expands in Europe with new overland routes to Italy and Switzerland
In Europe, a highly developed and efficient continent, land transport plays a crucial role in the connectivity of its countries and businesses. Interconnected road infrastructures enable the movement of manufactured goods, raw materials and consumer goods, contributing significantly to the economic development of the region.In this scenario, Stock Logistic, a global logistics operator, offers comprehensive solutions for land transport in Europe. [...]
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The new additions to the BRICS countries
The so-called BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) have been increasing their weight as large emerging economies, with significant growth options, since the term was coined in 2001. From 2024 this select group will expand with the addition of six more members: Saudi Country, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia and Argentina. This will increase the number of BRICS countries from five to eleven.Together they are set [...]
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Relocations and their impact on the supply chain
In recent times, we have witnessed a significant evolution in the way companies produce, operate and make strategic supply chain decisions. One trend that has gained momentum is relocation and a commitment to local production.Relocation refers to the relocation of a company's production and operations from one country to another. Supply chain problems caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, or the recent war between Russia and Ukraine, have accelerated [...]
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Stock Logistic, new Americas Alliance partner
Stock Logistic, a company specialising in international transport and integrated logistics services, has announced that it has recently joined the Americas Alliance, an organisation of leading companies in the transport and logistics sector with a presence in more than 20 countries and a solid knowledge of the sector.Joining this association means great opportunities for Stock Logistic such as:- Cooperation and alliances: improving efficiency [...]
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Stock Logistic participates in Fruit Attraction
As every year and after the pandemic break, trade fairs, conventions and events have resumed their activity in person. One example is that Fruit Attraction 2022, one of the best professional meetings in the fruit and vegetable sector worldwide, will start up on 4 October. The convention, which will be held at the IFEMA facilities, will be attended by representatives of the fruit and vegetable community as well as the main companies in the logistics [...]