Much of the focus regarding the recent election has been on the issue of tariffs and how they might be able to help bring jobs back to the United States. For those who don’t know, tariffs are taxes imposed on goods made overseas when they enter the country. The idea is that the cost of…
When marketing to global targets, we need to stretch our keyword research skills and work with someone who is a native or expert in the language and customs of the target region. Even within the U.S., keywords change by region in American English. In the global market, language and culture makes keyword research very complex.…
Every day, counterfeiters attempt to bring counterfeit goods into different countries, like the United States, where value-priced, name-brand products are in high demand. Boarder protection officials work hard to maintain the integrity of the products sold in the country and to prevent the economic damage done by counterfeit goods, in this case it was counterfeit…
Over the past five years, statistics have shown an unprofitable side of the container-shipping industry. These trends appear to continue in 2015, as ocean cargo has many stiff challenges to face in order for carriers to remain profitable. Factors Affecting Poor Performance in the Ocean Cargo Industry Those who are in the ocean cargo industry face…
If you thought there weren’t many fascinating things about the cargo shipping industry, think again. Here are a few of the most interesting facts you never knew. Cargo Shipping Crews Have Little to No Means of Communication. Believe it or not, about two-thirds of cargo shipping crews in the world have little to no means…