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Port of Vancouver Handles Record Cargo Volume

Port of Vancouver Handles Record Cargo Volume

The past year has been somewhat chaotic for the Port of Vancouver, with worker strikes and a slowdown in global shipping, the Port of Vancouver actually saw a 6% increase in cargo handling from the previous year.

Fast-Fashion Behemoth, Shein, Wants to Be Your Supply Friend

Shein, the bargain fast-fashion e-commerce provider that has taken the world by storm is planning to open up its supply network to small brands and designers.

This new service is Shein’s entry into offering “supply-chain-as-a-service” as it attempts to dominate the market and threaten the likes of Amazon.

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