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Iowa Freight Forwarder first builds relationships and trust with shippers to remain flexible
Joseph International is based in Muscatine, Iowa, and serves SMEs throughout the state. Tony Joseph is the owner who works diligently to...
“First Sale” Duty Savings Opportunities and Challenges
By Brian Murphy, Miller & Company Although around for three decades, there has been renewed interest by US importers in Nissho Iwai...
BioMicrobics maximizes container space use to increase efficiency
The following is an interview with Bob Rebori, President and CEO of BioMicrobics, which exports its wastewater treatment equipment to...
Vermeer of Iowa manages shipping issues with long-term experience
The Vermeer Corporation, headquartered in Pella, Iowa, is a manufacturer of industrial and agricultural equipment. The privately held...
The Midwestern economy and international trade slumped again in August
After climbing above growth neutral for five straight months, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading...
Port of Kansas City (PortKC) sees river tonnage skyrocket
Port KC owns Woodswether terminal, the old Kansas City terminal in the city’s West Bottoms. The terminal consists of approximately nine...
Collaboration breeds solutions at the Port of New York and New Jersey
By Steve Burns, Port Authority of NY & NJ spokesperson With an uncertain economy and a fragile supply chain, staying nimble is a...
Port of Los Angeles has largest number of on-dock assets
The Port of Los Angeles moves more containers than any other port in the Western Hemisphere and is North America’s largest trade gateway...
Port of Jacksonville benefits for SMEs conducting international trade
JAXPORT is an international trade seaport in Northeast Florida, offering service from dozens of ocean carriers connecting Jacksonville to...
Georgia Ports adding 3.5M TEUs capacity
The Georgia Ports Authority is preparing to take on additional trade through its $1.9 billion infrastructure expansion. The projects will...
Port of Duluth-Superior opens trans-Atlantic service
The following is an excerpt from Spring 2023 Issue of North Star Port by Port Director, Deb DeLuca For the first time in practical or...
Guatemala – a Taste of Mayan Origins
In an area slightly larger than the state of Kentucky, Guatemala packs a surprising number of fun opportunities for sightseers of all types.
Chicken Pepian
Enjoy a little taste of Guatemala from the comfort of home. Dating back to Mayan times, chicken pepian has become Guatemala’s national...
PROFILE: Guatemala
A few Practical Tips for doing business In Guatemala People have preference for US products/brands. Corruption is widespread. High...
The SBA Offers Continuing Financial Support
Most notably for SMEs, the SBA is the source of STEP Grant funding to each state in the US. Check with your state’s international office...
Yellow and its YRC Freight Fight for Survival
Logistics Management reported that on July 11th “Yellow was ‘on verge of closing’ but wins concessions from lenders.” Its primary...
Heritage Tractor – Powering into Ukraine and Beyond
Heritage Tractor, a regional John Deere dealer, sells preowned John Deere tractors, mowers and agricultural equipment domestically and...
Euromonitor’s Q2 Summary of Global GDP Growth
Global real GDP is expected to grow 2.5% in 2023—an increase from the 2.3% growth forecast in Q1. Inflation forecasts continue to show a...
Greenland – A giant country with a tiny population
For a country that is more than three times the size of Texas, the tiny population totaling just over 56,000 people leaves the land quite...
PROFILE: Greenland
Practical Tips for Doing Business in Greenland General Background 80% of the country is covered with ice. There are very few roads - only...
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