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This site serves as an online guide for the shipping industry in Egypt, with comprehensive information and listings of companies in all different areas of shipping. Additional resources include subjects such as ports information, dangerous goods, listings of shipping schedules, and more.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Egypt
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
EUROPE: Eurotrade Import and Export Network
This site serves as an online guide for the shipping industry in Egypt, with comprehensive information and listings of companies in all different areas of shipping. Additional resources include subjects such as ports information, dangerous goods, listings of shipping schedules, and more.
Tags: Regions, Europe, Regional
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
Food Logistics is a resource on logistics and supply chain management within the food and consumer packaged goods industry. This website provides a free newsletter which is published nine times a year and provides analysis and solutions to challenges in warehousing, material handling, transportation and information management. Also available are industry news, an industry calendar of events, and a directory of trade associations.
Tags: Industries, Global, Food and Beverage
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
gE Module: Multinational Logistics
The Multinational Logistics module provides information on the circumstances dealing with the following: what logistics and supply chain are and how they differ domestically and internationally; the types of issues that are involved with international transportation; international inventory matters; warehousing and product storage topics and how international logistics augments these; and the management issues that multinational logistics creates.
Tags: Online Course Modules, Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
globalEDGE Business Review: Knowledge in Global Supply Chains
Executive Briefing: Despite the importance of supply chains to firms, we know little about the intangible aspects of why some global supply chains excel while others struggle. The fit among strategy and knowledge elements is a key determinant of global supply chain performance. But, which knowledge elements should be stressed by which firms? Opens in PDF format.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 19, 2009
globalEDGE Business Review: Strategic Global Supply Chains
Executive Briefing: Does your global supply chain adopt a narrow or broad focus? Is either of speed, quality, cost, or flexibility the key outcome in your chain? If so, certain elements drive your performance more than others. But if you truly go for the gold standard, your focus is probably on running a strategic global supply chain (SGSC). Do you know the drivers of a SGSC? Opens in PDF format.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 19, 2009
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Shipping Directory
Search engine for shipping and marine-related companies in Hong Kong. This site also contains links to shipping information and press releases.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Hong Kong
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 15, 2009
This shipping portal offers services like sailing schedules, data declaration, and container tracking, among others. A free registration is necessary in order to access the services. Also available are press releases and trade updates. Site available in English and Chinese.
Tags: Hong Kong, Countries, Country Specific
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
Institute for Supply Management
The Institute for Supply Management exists to foster the influence and scope of supply management. This site provides updated information on upcoming conferences and seminars for education and research on supply management. The site also has products for sale online, including study materials for Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) and many more. Other resources including relocation and affiliate resources are available for paid members.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
International Foodservice Distributors Association
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) presents trade and logistic information about the international food service industry. Main aspects addressed by the IFDA are government regulations, IT and E-commerce, food safety, and a wide variety of articles related to the logistics of the international food industry.
Tags: Global, Industries, Food and Beverage
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
International Maritime Organization
The International Maritime Organization is responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships. The site contains a vast amount of resources on maritime matters, such as current news and informative documents. IMO was established by the United Nations and is currently based in the United Kingdom.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
Intershipper offers a quick quote function on their website, enabling one to see the cost of shipping something of a given weight from one zip code to another, according to a multitude of different shipping services.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
Liberia: Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry
The website provides information on corporate formation in Liberia with emphasis on maritime companies. Some information, includes expenses, required documents, maritime rules, and the vessel registration process are included.
Tags: Liberia, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 15, 2009
Home to the magazine Logistics Management, this site provides an array of information such as current news, logistic, research, company and warehouse directories, and an event calendar.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
An information and communications resource for the international maritime community, this site features bulletins, news, and events of interest. It also includes links to trade associations, government resources, as well as an extensive list of marine and intermodal transportation companies and resources.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
Maritime Link: World Maritime News
Maritime Link is a frequently updated logistics news site including articles on marine transport from all over the world. Optional subscription to Marine News or Maritime Reporter is explained on the site but is not necessary to access maritime news.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
MaritimeChain.com: Gateway to Maritime Businesses
MaritimeChain.com was developed to provide a common and independent platform for the shipping industry. It is positioned as a business-to-business portal targeting the marine-related businesses.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
This website provides several very useful charts and guides. There is current information on the status of key North American transportation lanes, shipping container size charts, harmonized schedule codes, sailing schedules, and a tracking service for packages. In addition, a graphical guide to the international rules for the interpretation of commonly used trade term (INCOTERMs) is provided.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
The Shipping Guide section of The Shipping Times publication currently offers the most comprehensive shipping schedules from Singapore to many ports around the world. Also included in this resource is a shipping news section that includes logistical news from around the world.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Singapore
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
The official website of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). Includes port listings, shipping lines, exposition listings, service guides, and industry announcements.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
UNCTAD - Transport & Trade Logistics
UNCTAD: Transport & Trade Logistics The site provides pertinent information on developments in international trade and transportation. Included in the publications and documents section is the organization’s “Trade Facilitation and Multimodal Transport” Newsletter.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
United Parcel Services of America (UPS) Supply Chain Solutions provides various services for international trade including transportation and freight, logistics, and consulting. Specific services include import/export technologies, customs brokerage, design and planning, distribution and more.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
The World Shipping Directory provides directories on ship operators and managers, shipbuilders and repairers, engine builders, marine equipment, and charterers, among other sectors.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
This site is a portal to the homepage of nearly every seaport in the world.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
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