News from global trade and logistics

AEB Managing Director Markus Meissner looks at why many companies need to adopt new methods, processes, and technologies now if they hope to prosper in a fast-changing, digital marketplace.

The world of business can be a boring place ... except at AEB. Here's our weekly collection of some seriously cool things going on at your favorite provider of software solutions for your global trade, supply chain and logistics challenges.

Latest debates on Brexit delivered much noise but little progress. Businesses are no wiser as to what will happen at the end of March. Why a UK customs plugin is just the tip of the iceberg and what traders can do to minimize supply chain impacts.

The Swiss “Thin Film Powerhouse” Evatec AG relies on AEB’s Carrier Connect software to manage the forwarders and parcel services that reliably transport over 600 shipments of spare parts each month to recipients around the world.

Some of the globe's biggest auto makers are warning that the future of their operations in the UK will depend on Brexit's end game. Our Iqubal Pannu advises on what your company needs to do right now.

The massive JEFTA agreement between the EU and Japan that impacts 630 million people and will save the EU-based companies over $1 billion annually goes into effect on February 1.

Our study finds most companies satisfied with the work of their customs brokers – with one major exception. About 63 percent say communication via phone and email is a hurdle they need to get over.

In a sea of global trade turmoil is it possible to find a safe harbor? Yes, says our Mark Brannan who explains the biggest challenges in compliance management and how to fix them.