Borders

Two Day Seminar On FDA and U.S. Customs Import Rules and Export Traps in 2020 (Washington, DC - December 4-5, 2019) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
Health, FDA, Customs services, Political geography, Borders, Government, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Customs, Import and export, Food and Drug Administration

The "2-day In-person Seminar On FDA and U.S. Customs Import Rules and Export Traps in 2020" conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "2-day In-person Seminar On FDA and U.S. Customs Import Rules and Export Traps in 2020" conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • FDA and the Customs and Border Patrol Service (CBP) have become increasingly sophisticated and equally demanding in the submission of import information and adherence to government procedures.
  • Firms that fail to understand and properly execute an import and export program find their shipments delayed, detained or refused.
  • As of December 2016, FDA and CBP officially implemented the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) entry filing system.

Elkem ASA Acquires Basel Chemie

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Friday, August 16, 2019
Meråker, Orkla Group, ChemChina, Elkem, Silicone, Basel, Political geography, Borders, Companies

OSLO, Norway, Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Elkem ASA acquires Basel Chemie, a Korean producer of specialty silicone gels for cosmetics and water repellents for the construction industry.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Elkem ASA acquires Basel Chemie, a Korean producer of specialty silicone gels for cosmetics and water repellents for the construction industry.
  • Basel Chemie was founded in 1999 and has a state-of-the-art plant near Gunsan and a new research and development and office centre in Seoul.
  • Acquiring Basel Chemie is in line with our strategy to take further positions in selected, specialised silicone segments", says Helge Aasen, CEO of Elkem.
  • In the building protection segment Elkem holds market positions outside of Korea with significant potential for Basel Chemie's offering", says Frederic Jacquin, SVP Elkem Silicones.

Webb Fontaine Group FZ-LLC Signs a National Single Window Implementation Contract With the Government of Nepal

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Newar, Geography of Asia, Countries, Continents, Borders, Freight transport, International trade, Trade facilitation, NEPAL, Single-window system, Kathmandu

KATHMANDU, Nepal, Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Following a two-stage World Bank bid, Webb Fontaine Group, Dubai was awarded a contract with Nepal Department of Customs (DOC) to Design, Supply and Build a National Single Window platform for Trade in Nepal.

Key Points: 
  • KATHMANDU, Nepal, Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Following a two-stage World Bank bid, Webb Fontaine Group, Dubai was awarded a contract with Nepal Department of Customs (DOC) to Design, Supply and Build a National Single Window platform for Trade in Nepal.
  • The Government of Nepal seeks to implement the Nepal National Single Window (NNSW) as an integrated collaboration platform for trade, transport and logistics operations that will optimize the processing of import and export information, reduce time delays as well as costs, and increase certainty and predictability for the trade community.
  • "We are happy to partner with the Government of Nepal in their drive to optimize processes, reduce delays and increase efficiency across the Nepalese trade community; driven by our turn-key solution and Single Window platform.
  • Webb Fontaine is a leading provider of solutions for trade facilitation; powered by world-class technology, investing in the largest research and development centres in the trade area.

Pioneering Project for Pharmaceutics – Vifor Pharma and the University of Basel are Jointly Establishing the World’s First Research Professorship for Nanopharmaceutical and Regulatory Science

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Sunday, May 26, 2019
Health, Biotechnology, Clinical trials, Pharmaceutical, Research, Science, Vifor Pharma, Pharma, Basel, Political geography, Borders

The newly-created professorships in Nanopharmaceutical and Regulatory Science will be based at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Key Points: 
  • The newly-created professorships in Nanopharmaceutical and Regulatory Science will be based at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
  • Vifor Pharma views its contribution as start-up funding for this Excellence Platform, which is supported and jointly endorsed by stakeholders from academia, industry and public authorities.
  • In Switzerland Vifor Pharma has four production and research & development sites where the vast majority of medications are produced.
  • This also means that the University of Basel pays particular attention to aspects of sustainability, equal opportunity and knowledge transfer.

6-Hour Virtual Seminar on Tougher Import Rules for FDA Imports in 2019 (22 May, 2019 - 11:00 EDT) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, May 17, 2019
Health, Pharmaceutical, Customs services, Political geography, Borders, Customs duties, Government, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Customs, Food and Drug Administration

The "6-Hour Virtual Seminar on Tougher Import Rules for FDA Imports in 2019" webinar has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "6-Hour Virtual Seminar on Tougher Import Rules for FDA Imports in 2019" webinar has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Registration, product compliance, record and data submission must be exactly correct or your product will be detained.
  • Likewise, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must be precise or your entry is not going anywhere.
  • Some mistakes are common, others reflect a lack of understanding of how FDA and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operate a joint program.

Naf Naf Grill Launches Inaugural Franchise Program and Signs First Franchise Deal

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Restaurant, Bar, Retail, Food, Beverage, Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, NAF, Naf River, Political geography, Geography of Asia, Borders

This ten-store deal will expand the Naf footprint to the cities of Indianapolis, Bloomington, Lafayette, Fort Wayne and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • This ten-store deal will expand the Naf footprint to the cities of Indianapolis, Bloomington, Lafayette, Fort Wayne and beyond.
  • We are thrilled to be the first franchise developer for Naf Naf.
  • Driving Naf Nafs next phase of growth, Naf Naf also brought on David Vernon, a 30-year industry veteran as the companys Vice President of Franchise Sales.
  • Naf Naf was founded in 2009 and is the premium destination for fresh, authentic Middle Eastern food.

New E-Book From Flow Provides Crucial Insights Into Consumer Cross-Border E-Commerce Behaviors

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Marketing, Retailing, Economy, Consumer behaviour, Articles, E-commerce, Merchandising, Border trade, Borders, Online shopping, Shopping, Advertising

This research was conducted across 11 countries, aiming to gain insight into consumer purchasing behaviors to further expand sales and revenue of Flow's clients in these international markets.

Key Points: 
  • This research was conducted across 11 countries, aiming to gain insight into consumer purchasing behaviors to further expand sales and revenue of Flow's clients in these international markets.
  • The report provides insight into trends among consumers purchasing across borders, including the barriers of cross-border shopping, expectations of online shopping, and other data points.
  • Some key findings include:
    Over 80% of shoppers in Brazil, Australia and Canada make cross-border purchases.
  • At Flow, we believe there's a better way and that global e-commerce should simply work.

President Stands Firm on Need for Border Barrier and Ending Asylum Abuse, Says FAIR

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Border barrier, Borders, Fences, Human migration, Physical security, Political geography, Academic disciplines, Human geography, Geography

"The president reiterated that secure border barriers a position that until fairly recently enjoyed broad bipartisan support in Congress are essential to controlling the border.

Key Points: 
  • "The president reiterated that secure border barriers a position that until fairly recently enjoyed broad bipartisan support in Congress are essential to controlling the border.
  • In addition, as the president noted, border barriers dramatically improve public safety and combat cross-border crime.
  • "The tone for tonight's State of the Union address was set before the president uttered his first word.
  • "The debate over immigration and border security is not just a partisan one, as the president noted.

More People Are Going Abroad But They Are Spending Less Money on Their Travels, Reveals Ongoing Worldwide Study of Travel Shopping Behavior

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Political geography, Economy, World, Borders, Duty-free shop, Shops, Tax avoidance, Tourism, United States

Global travel retail spending has dropped by $15 billion from $397 billion in 2016 to a projected $382 billion this year.

Key Points: 
  • Global travel retail spending has dropped by $15 billion from $397 billion in 2016 to a projected $382 billion this year.
  • The average traveling consumer is now spending $491 per trip, almost $170 less than in 2012, says the report.
  • Between 2016 and 2018 Chinese travelers increased in outward bound traffic by a staggering 50% and now account for 40% of the money spent on travel retail around the globe.
  • Chinese travelers are not just spending more in airport duty-free, but also increasing in numbers and keeping travel retail afloat while many other nationalities decrease their spending and their travel abroad.

Triumph Outpost Announces Release of Anticipated 2018 Spring Collection

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Borders, International relations theory, Military science, Military strategy, International relations, Economy, Culture, Fashion accessories, Outpost, Border outpost, Wallet, Human trafficking

BEND, Ore., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Triumph Outpost is thrilled to announce the launch of the much anticipated Spring Collection for 2018.

Key Points: 
  • BEND, Ore., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Triumph Outpost is thrilled to announce the launch of the much anticipated Spring Collection for 2018.
  • The new Spring Collection will include many never before seen designs featuring hand-crafted skill and expertise.
  • Each wallet and bag in this collection has been painstakingly sewn by hand in a small artisan studio in Central Oregon.All Triumph Outpost leather goods are sourced and crafted in the USAwith attention to detail and innovative, sleek design style and 10 percent of all profits go toward the war on human trafficking.
  • The Triumph Outpost 2018 Spring Collection is a limited edition release and will likely sell out quickly.The small batch release will be available online at www.triumphoutpost.com beginning April 25.