Trade - Part 3

Donald Trump has made the impossible possible with aluminium and steel tariffs The numbers behind trade flows of aluminium and steel have suddenly become all important

March 10, 2018 Ainsley Brown Leave a comment

After all, facts are facts, and although we may quote one to another with a chuckle the words of the Wise Statesman, “Lies – damn lies – and statistics,” still there are some easy figures the simplest must understand, and the astutest cannot wriggle out of. – Lord Courtney The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump,has made the

Commercial Awareness, commodity, Global Value Chains, Trade

What is a logistics centred economy? Jamaica is on to something

January 15, 2018 Ainsley Brown 2 comments

Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others. – Jonathan Swift Logistics Centred Economy Yes, I know its a bit of a circular definition and I can see my teachers all the way from high school to university shaking their heads in disappointment that I still have not learnt that one ought not to define a

Commercial Awareness, Economy, Government Policy, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics, Logistics Matters, Special Economic Zone, Trade

The one thing you must do to compete in this globalized world Connect, Connect, Connect...global value chains and logistics

September 25, 2017 Ainsley Brown One comment

Competitiveness, in our globalized world, be it as an individual or business or nation-state, is increasingly based ones ability to understand, connect and maneuver within and between the various networks that make the world work. Now you understand why global value chains (GVC) and logistics are two obsessions of mine. Related Posts:The Top 20 Business Trends to look for

Commercial Awareness, Economy, Entrepreneurial, Global Value Chains, Logistics, Logistics Matters, Trade

Using Special Economic Zones to connect to the world The role of Special Economic Zones in enhancing Jamaica's trade

September 3, 2017 Ainsley Brown 3 comments

No man is an island, entire of itself… – John Donne Jamaica has set itself an ambitious goal and programme through its national development plan, Vision 2030, to “make Jamaica the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business.” A critical element of Vision 2030 is transforming Jamaica into a global logistics hub which includes bringing together

Commercial Awareness, Global Value Chains, Government Policy, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics, Logistics Matters, Special Economic Zone, Trade

How G20 nations can help young entrepreneurs with their businesses

April 24, 2017 Carsten Lexa Leave a comment

Looking at the latest media coverage, one comes to the conclusion that it is “en vogue” to be an entrepreneur as a young person. In fact, digitization offers young people as many opportunities as ever to start a business and to do business, even across borders. Governments and organizations are also happy to make contact with young entrepreneurs and meet

Economy, Entrepreneurial, G-8/G-20, Government Policy, International, Trade

A business component roadmap to Jamaica’s logistics centered economy

September 14, 2016 Ainsley Brown Leave a comment

How is the Hub being implemented? What are the timelines? What is the economic value proposition? What type of industries will be attracted to the hub? What strategy will be used to attract the leading global companies? How will the hub be financed? What are the opportunities for local businesses?

Commercial Awareness, Government Policy, Investment, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics, Trade

The expanded Panama Canal and port expansion along the US East and Gulf coasts

August 14, 2016 Ainsley Brown Leave a comment

The expanded Panama Canal is an important catalyst for these port investments, it is only one factor that is driving the port investments on the US east and Gulf coasts. As logistics, and particularly the transport component, continue to evolve only time will tell if these investments are justified.

Commercial Awareness, Investment, Logistics, Shipping, Trade, Transportation

Is it time for Electronic Free Trade Zone?

July 3, 2016 Ainsley Brown Leave a comment

The Executive Chairman of the Alibaba Group, Jack Ma, seems to think so. In his recent address at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum he called for the establishment of online free trade zones. These e-hubs would be focused on increasing the participation of small business in global trade who due to their size often face challenges plugging into the global market place.

Commercial Awareness, E-Commerce, Special Economic Zone, Trade

When a veto is not just a veto – Is the US undermining the WTO?

June 6, 2016 Ainsley Brown Leave a comment

The importance of the Appellate Body to the WTO and the whole global trading system cannot be over stated. It is the ability, and one could argue a key distinguishing feature, of the WTO as the successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) to effectively resolve trade disputes between its members that underpin the global trading system.

Government Policy, Trade, WTO

The world’s top ten most export driven economies

March 31, 2016 Ainsley Brown Leave a comment

What countries are the top export driven economies?

Commercial Awareness, Economy, Trade

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