Now under construction, the 21st century version of the Panama Canal will bear little resemblance to the one that was completed in 1914. Considered a modern marvel in its day, the original Canal will soon be an anachronism. In its place will be a behemoth of a passageway, the current expansion of which is estimated to cost Panama US$5.25 billion. When complete, the Canal’s two new levels of triple locks will double its existing capacity to accommodate mammoth container ships nearly 100 feet tall and as long as aircraft carriers.
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Welcoming the Year of the Snake | Cartus Celebrates Chinese New Year
February 5, 2013 – 8:09 am
Chinese New Year, also known in China as Spring Festival, begins on February 10 and marks the transition from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake. Amongst the 12 symbols of the Chinese zodiac, the snake represents prosperity, gracious morality and great wisdom.
Of all the traditional Chinese festivals celebrated around the world, Chinese New Year is the most elaborate, colorful and important amongst the Chinese community. Cartus employees in Asia will be ushering the Year of the Snake in a range of activities with their family and loved ones.
Supply Chain Alert: It’s Carnaval Time, so Watch Out for Business Delays
January 31, 2013 – 11:50 am
Throughout Central and South America, Carnaval means music, parades, and people having a lot of fun! It can also mean delays for assignees trying to book trips and conduct business. Here are a few tips for clients and their employees planning to travel during Carnaval time.
• This annual festival is a national holiday in many countries in Latin American. This year, it runs from Friday, February 8, until the following Tuesday, February 12.
• In Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval is one of the largest parties in the world, bringing in more than half a million foreign tourists each year.
• Brazilians turn [...] Read More
Cartus Advises on Establishing Intra-Country Relocation Programs in New Countries
January 29, 2013 – 8:00 am
1 10 13 Intra Country v2As companies seek to find the most robust and competitive global assignment programs, they often spend time searching for synergies in the hope of finding a “one size fits all” approach to their intra-country programs. Although many organizations already have solid intra-country mobility programs in the US, UK, and Canada, it is not always possible to take this approach into other countries in order to find a “Global Domestic Policy.” As companies continually strive for global consistency and efficiencies, the formula for intra-country relocations will likely look very different from one country to another. This [...] Read More
