Global Trade Insights from TradeLanes

We write about how to run, manage, and grow global trade sales and operations.

Why GTM Is Not Enough

Why GTM Is Not Enough

Global Trade Management (GTM) Software was built on a premise that no longer exists. That premise: the world has enough ...

Early Return Date (ERD) Nightmares and What to Do

Early Return Date (ERD) Nightmares and What to Do

ERD (Earliest Return Date, sometimes called Early Return Date). This simple 3-letter acronym has become a necessary evi...

Intelligent Trade Contracts: The What, Why, and How

Intelligent Trade Contracts: The What, Why, and How

Intelligent Trade Contracts (ITCs) – whether integrated with your CTRM or ERP or used on their own – are one of the newe...

Container scarcity: Another challenge shaking up Global trade

Container scarcity: Another challenge shaking up Global trade

The shortage of containers has world trade flow in jeopardy. There are just not enough empty containers available in the...

Trade Execution as a Competitive Advantage (Part 2)

Trade Execution as a Competitive Advantage (Part 2)

Digitization + automation (buzzwords of the year in global trade) are table stakes, not enough. It’s imperative to coupl...

New Research:  Agricultural Exporters Hamstrung and Losing Money due to Changes to “Earliest Return Dates” by Ocean Shipping Carriers

New Research:  Agricultural Exporters Hamstrung and Losing Money due to Changes to “Earliest Return Dates” by Ocean Shipping Carriers

A new research report shows that ocean carriers’ uncommunicated changes to “Earliest Return Date” are hitting bottom li...

ephyto Industry Update

ephyto Industry Update

Note: This is an update that is only relevant to those interested in the technical aspects of how ephyto is advancing in...

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