10 trends influencing global commercial shipping
10 trends influencing global commercial shipping “According to the Transport 2040 – Impact of Technology on Seafarers – The Future of Work report, identifying global trends within the maritime industry is critically important since such knowledge helps stakeholders select trend relevant technologies. The 10 trends identified in the report are as follows: #1 Increasing e-commerce and […]
Canada’s inflation rate falls to 3.4% last month, lowest rate since June 2021
Canada’s inflation rate falls to 3.4% last month, lowest rate since June 2021 “Statistics Canada says the country’s inflation rate fell to 3.4% in May – the lowest it’s been since June 2021. The federal agency says the slowdown was largely due to lower gasoline prices compared with a year ago. Meanwhile, grocery prices were still skyrocketing last […]
Kenya signs EU trade deal as Brussels wants to strengthen ties with Africa
Kenya signs EU trade deal as Brussels wants to strengthen ties with Africa “As Brussels seeks strengthened economic ties with Africa, in the face of competition from China, Kenya, and the European Union have signed a trade deal to that effect. Kenyan President William Ruto presided over a ceremony in Nairobi on Monday to mark […]
Majority of consumers trust brands that employ user-generated content
Majority of consumers trust brands that employ user-generated content “Influencers might not push consumers toward the path to purchase as much as they once were, according to a study from EnTribe. In fact, brands using influencers may be experiencing an adverse impact. EnTribe’s survey found: 90% preferred to see brands share content from actual customers […]
The Innovators: How Uptaste is redefining in-store sampling
The Innovators: How Uptaste is redefining in-store sampling “Is this the end of traditional product sampling as we know it? That day is coming, according to Uptaste. The Montreal-based company has developed an automated sampling machine, “the Uptaster,” that easily puts food and beverage samples into the hands of consumers. Shoppers simply click on an […]
‘Retail has nine lives’ in Canada as 2023 consumer spending strong – for now: Report
‘Retail has nine lives’ in Canada as 2023 consumer spending strong – for now: Report “The Colliers 2023 Retail Outlook said consumers are still spending, even though retail sales have cooled slightly. Retail sales growth in Canada is continuing to outperform much of the world so far this year, a sign of the ongoing resiliency […]
“These solutions reduce the risk of coding errors and protect businesses from the risk of recalls”
“These solutions reduce the risk of coding errors and protect businesses from the risk of recalls” “Fresh produce companies must be compliant with the latest government legislation when it comes to labelling their produce. In some regions, this includes providing traceability information for certain high-risk ingredients, in digital format, to allow produce to be traced […]
DP World’s SeaRates partners with C P World to digitise global trade logistics for small cargo owners
DP World’s SeaRates partners with C P World to digitise global trade logistics for small cargo owners “DP World’s SeaRates has now integrated with C P World to help digitise global trade and provide more choice for smaller cargo owners and freight forwarders operating around the world. The integration means customers moving less than a […]
Peru’s avocado window has been extending
Peru’s avocado window has been extending “The first small volume of Peruvian avocados arrived in the US in May. Starting this month and continuing through October or even November, promotable volume will be available. “In recent years, the Peruvian season has been extending and is now stretching into early November,” says Xavier Equihua, President and […]