Amazon opens two new fulfillment centers in Mexico
Oct 28, 2020
Amazon recently opened two fulfillment centers outside the populous Mexico City area in the cities of Guadalajara and Monterrey. 
13 Keys to Choosing the Right Warehouse Management System
Oct 28, 2020
Supply chain solutions provider MVP uses a warehouse management system (WMS) to "efficiently and accurately" run its 500,000 square feet of warehouse space, which serves about 40 clients, says Dirk Updike, vice president, operations. The WMS controls product receipt, putaway, and storage. 
Peak industry bodies call for a blanket exemption on container detention penalties
Oct 27, 2020
In an environment of significantly increased freight rates and a dearth of container capacity in major Asian ports, the exorbitant surcharges and container detention penalties being levied by international shipping lines are unduly impacting Australian businesses faced with a deep economic recession. 
New Zealand introduces stricter rules governing livestock shipments
Oct 27, 2020
New Zealand is imposing stricter rules for the export of live animals by ship following a fatal incident involving a livestock carrier. 
Digitalising Japan & ASEAN Trade With Blockchain
Oct 26, 2020
In a move aimed at strengthening the relationship between Japan and ASEAN and promoting the digitalization of trade procedures, the Japanese government and a consortium of 20 of the country’s largest companies have announced the introduction of a digital platform to manage and integrate trade transaction information. 
Keeping Up With ASEAN’s E-Commerce Boom
Oct 26, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a new normal for communities with social isolation, work from home (WFH) and online shopping. As more people are staying indoors over virus fears, consumers have turned to e-commerce for their everyday essential purchases such as groceries and computer equipment.