Special Economic Zones are booming globally
Let’s face it SEZ have a proven track record for economic growth and development through industrial upgrading, economic diversification and greater global value chain participation.
Starting a business means … 5 things that founders like to forget
You have decided to start a business? In order to prepare you a bit for what is going to happen now that you have decided to start your business, I have five tips to help you.
The one question to ask yourself before investing in a Special Economic Zone in Jamaica
The one question an investor needs to ask themselves before investing in a special economic zone (SEZ) in Jamaica or elsewhere is this: Am I eligible?
Where in the world can you take time off work to be an entrepreneur and not be fired?
Sweden is unquestionably a start up nation. This is particularly true in tech. Its capital, Stockholm, has been described as a unicorn factory. Stockholm is second only to Silicon Valley for producing unicorns, a privately-held startup worth $1 billion or more, per capita.
What is the role of Special Economic Zones in the Jamaican economy?
The seamless integration of the local economy with SEZs is critical for achieving developmental objects of SEZs.
Trade facilitation is investment facilitation
In a globalized world for Jamaica it is now facilitate or die. Trade facilitation is a must. And the SEZs have their role to play. For Jamaica’s Special Economic Zone Authority trade facilitation is investment facilitation.
Special economic zones and trade facilitation in Jamaica
It goes without saying but I will say it anyway, trade facilitation is important to the effective functioning of special economic zones (SEZ) in Jamaica or anywhere else in the world for that matter.
Carriage of Goods by Sea Law: moving from the sales contract to the transport contract
What is carriage of goods by sea law? It is about the law that underlines the transportation of goods (for the most part by sea). It takes what you have already learned in international shipping and tells you the law that is behind it all. It speaks to the rights, obligations and liabilities of all the parties involved in the shipping
Trade Agreements and Marketing Strategies
Understanding the opportunities and threats that free trade agreements provide to a specific industry or company are critical to success. Trade agreements are the roadmaps for global supply and value chains.
6 Key lessons from modern logistics
Think you know logistics, well this post might make you think again or at least get a new perspective or appreciation.