Opinion on Supply Chain

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Expert View
Expert View

Changes to air cargo security will have repercussions on the industry and the wider economy

The discovery of two bomb devices en route to the US has resulted in proposals to tighten air cargo security. Yet, without standard security measures which are internationally applicable, this will be difficult to enforce. Meanwhile, more stringent restrictions may adversely impact wider economies as a whole, with many sectors depending on timely cargo deliveries.

Published By Datamonitor
04 Nov 2010
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Expert View

G20 meeting offers little hope for logistics and express companies

The G20 meeting in London did little to support the stimulation of global trade, with seemingly hollow promises and no firm commitment to advance the Doha round of trade negotiations. Despite the G20's leaders' acknowledgment of the importance of trade, and the announcement of $250 billion worth of trade credit funds, logistics companies will find little solace in the outcome of the summit.

Published By Datamonitor
06 Apr 2009
CommentWire
CommentWire

SMEs: increased access to credit insurance scheme will make trading easier

Following an announcement by the UK government, small and medium-sized enterprises whose trade credit insurance has been negatively affected by the recession can now apply for help under the national scheme. The expansion of the program should greatly increase these businesses' uptake and help to stabilize supply chains across the country.

Published By Datamonitor
11 Jun 2009

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