Navigating the Future of Global Shipping: Key Trends and Strategies

A Supply Chain Lunch & Learn


Tuesday, December 3, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
This event will be held via Zoom.
Category: Supply Chain Lunch & Learn

In today’s fast-evolving global trade environment, staying informed on international shipping trends is more critical than ever. 

Join us for a comprehensive webinar exploring the latest updates on transit times, expected challenges at US and Canadian ports, and recommended practices for exporting to the UK and EU.

We’ll also cover strategies to mitigate the potential impact of new tariffs on imported products. Whether you're a logistics professional or a publisher managing international trade, this session offers actionable insights to help you navigate the complexities ahead. 

  • Meet Our Presenters

Jack Stevens is a director of Woodland Group with a keen focus on IT, sustainability,  and compliance. Currently based in NY and contributing in the management of Woodland's US operations, Jack has also spent time living in Hong Kong and working with the company's China operations.

Dan Williams is also a director of Woodland Group.  Dan works closely with Woodland's US operations to manage commercial and operations strategy as well as being pivotal in ocean procurement and pricing. Dan’s role offers a macro overview the current global sea freight market place.

Susie Scally brings 35 years of experience working solely with the print and publishing supply chain sector in both operational and commercial roles, including imports, exports, cross-trade and U.S. customs. Her clients include buyers of books to sell in foreign markets, production managers, operations, and financial management in the U.S. and U.K., as well as international sales executives, and logistics and sales management on the wholesale side of the business.

The Woodland team will be joined by David Burnham, the founder and managing director of Worldwide Book Services (WBS), a division of Woodland Group.

  • BISG Supply Chain Lunch & Learns

If you have any specific questions you'd like us to cover in this Lunch & Learn, you may send them in advance to BISG Operations Manager Brooke Horn

Lunch & Learns are always highly interactive, so you'll have a chance to contribute at the session even if you don't send a question in advance. To allow participants to speak—and not just type questions—these sessions are conducted in a Zoom meeting (rather than webinar) format. Please take a moment to ensure that your microphone is muted until you'd like to contribute. While we encourage you to attend the live session, the conversation will be recorded and shared with registrants after the session takes place. Register now to secure your spot!

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For More Information:

Brooke Horn

Brooke Horn

Operations Manager, Book Industry Study Group