--- title: "Monthly News Round-Up: June 2021" description: Here are some major June news articles discussing SAP, transportation, and global trade that can help you prepare for a strong shipping season this summer. image: https://blog.shiperp.com/hubfs/Monthly%20News%20Recap.png --- [![shiperp](https://blog.shiperp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ShipERP_January2021/images/header-logo.png?width=720&height=50&name=header-logo.png "shiperp")](https://shiperp.com/) Menu - [About](https://shiperp.com/about/) - [Our Company](https://shiperp.com/about/) - [News & Events](https://shiperp.com/news-and-events/) - [Our Carriers](https://shiperp.com/shiperp-shipping-carriers/) - [Our Customers](https://shiperp.com/shiperp-users/) - [Partnerships](https://shiperp.com/about/partnerships) - [Careers](https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=01941100-00e7-48f9-ab7c-eeebe5fa1386&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US) - [Shipping Solutions](https://shiperp.com/our-shipping-solutions/) - [**ShipERP Core** Multi-Carrier/Multi-mode Shipping Solution](https://shiperp.com/shipping-solutions/sap-shiperp-core/) - [**ShipERP Cloud** Cloud Shipping Software](https://shiperp.com/shipping-solutions/shiperp-cloud/) - [**ShipSOI** Sales Order Integration](https://shiperp.com/shipping-solutions/sap-sales-order-integration/) - [**ShipEWM** Parcel Shipping for SAP EWM](https://shiperp.com/shipping-solutions/sap-extended-warehouse-management/) - [**ShipTM** Parcel Shipping for SAP TM](https://shiperp.com/shipping-solutions/shiptm-parcel-transportation/) - [**ShipERP Spotlight Parcel Carrier Spend Management**](https://shiperp.com/shipping-solutions/shiperp-spotlight-parcel-carrier-spend-management/) - [**AuditERP** Freight Audit](https://shiperp.com/shipping-solutions/sap-freight-audit/) - [**CarrierPORTAL**](https://shiperp.com/shipping-solutions/sap-carrier-portal/) - [**SupplierPORTAL**](https://shiperp.com/shipping-solutions/sap-supplier-portal/) - [Compliance Solutions](https://shiperp.com/compliance-solutions/) - [**ShipAVM** Address Validation](https://shiperp.com/compliance-solutions/sap-address-validation/) - [**ShipAES** Automated Export System](https://shiperp.com/compliance-solutions/sap-automated-export-system/) - [**ShipDPS** Denied Party Screening](https://shiperp.com/compliance-solutions/sap-denied-party-screening/) - [**ShipHAZ** Hazardous Material](https://shiperp.com/compliance-solutions/sap-hazardous-material/) - [**ShipATLAS** German Automated Export System](https://shiperp.com/compliance-solutions/sap-atlas/) - [Resources](https://learn.shiperp.com/shipping-resources-by-shiperp) - [**ShipERP University** Customer Training Program](https://learn.shiperp.com/shiperp-university) - [Webinars](https://learn.shiperp.com/webinars) - [Downloadable Resources](https://learn.shiperp.com/shipping-resources-by-shiperp) - [Blog](https://blog.shiperp.com/) - [Customer Success Stories](https://learn.shiperp.com/case-studies) - [Parcel Shipping](https://shiperp.com/parcel-shipping/) - [**Multi-Carrier Shipping** How ShipERP Handles Multi-Carrier Shipping](https://shiperp.com/multicarrier-shipping/) - [**Enterprise Shipping** Why Use ShipERP For Enterprise Shipping](https://shiperp.com/enterprise-shipping/) - [Shipping Tracking Software](https://shiperp.com/shipment-tracking-software/) - [Contact](https://shiperp.com/contact/) - [Contact Us](https://shiperp.com/contact/) - [Customer Support Login](https://support.erp-is.com/support/home?__hstc=106397660.63c6d9173278e0d7264effd3291fe0e5.1587107689792.1587107689792.1587107689792.1&__hssc=106397660.12.1587107689793&__hsfp=377607323) [Customer Support](https://support.erp-is.com/support/home?__hstc=106397660.8370dcb1fffd567a303f81c31fe578ef.1610618620550.1610618620550.1610623714161.2&__hssc=106397660.2.1610623714161&__hsfp=3253249625) [Schedule Live Demo](https://learn.shiperp.com/shiperp-shipping-software-demo) ![](https://blog.shiperp.com/hubfs/Monthly%20News%20Recap.png) # Monthly News Round-Up: June 2021 Published by [Vivian Vy Lam](https://blog.shiperp.com/author/vivian-vy-lam) on Jun 29, 2021, 6:15:00 AM Independence Day is right around the corner, and with it comes holiday spending. While retail sales and shipping were down during this time last year, forecasts show that consumers are looking to get back to “normal.” Here are some major news articles discussing SAP, transportation, and global trade that can help you prepare for a strong shipping season.   ## What's New with SAP? ### Announcements from the SAPPHIRE NOW Conference There’s a lot of news about SAP to review from this month. At the global SAPPHIRE NOW conference, we learned of the SAP Business Network. It will include members from over 5.5 million organizations, therefore becoming the world’s largest business network. This business ecosystem will help us transform businesses into intelligent enterprises.  The SAP Business Network will enhance communication between companies and solve supply chain problems while creating economies across industries. Discover how SAP plans to bring businesses together to build a [globally connected community](https://news.sap.com/2021/06/sapphire-now-business-network-sustainable-performance/).  ### Find New Startup Solutions from SAP.iO on SAP Store Every industry has its unique set of challenges. Now, with a collaboration between SAP.iO and SAP Store, our customers will face fewer of them. Read personal accounts of how [SAP Store makes it easier for startups to scale](https://news.sap.com/2021/06/celebrating-100-solutions-sap-io-startups-sap-store/) using our next-generation partner ecosystem.    ## What's New in Transportation & Freight? ### FedEx Begins Offering International Day-Definite Delivery Across Europe COVID didn’t just transform the lives of individuals. It also had a profound impact on our businesses. Now, FedEx is providing International Connect Plus as a direct response to changes in consumer habits. FedEx’s new shipping service helps companies ship internationally within 2 to 5 days and gives shippers access to [new service options](https://newsroom.fedex.com/newsroom/fedex-strengthens-e-commerce-offering-by-expanding-international-day-definite-delivery-service-fedex-international-connect-plus-across-europe/).  ### UPS Aims for Net-Zero Emissions Earlier this month, we discovered that UPS would like to provide 30% sustainable fuel for its aircraft and hit renewable energy goals by 2035. For UPS to achieve its goals, they plan to reduce CO2 emissions during the package delivery process, power facilities using renewable electricity, and improve fuel standards for their global air fleet. Learn more about their plans for net-zero emissions and how it will work while providing same-day delivery services [here](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ups-sets-sights-on-30-sustainable-aviation-fuel-by-2035).    ## What's New in Global Trade & Logistics? ### A Global Tariff and Tax War Looms Near the beginning of the month, the US announced a 25% tariff on seven countries before suspending them to make way for negotiations. And the reason behind these tariffs? The United States believes that digital taxes in countries like Italy, Spain, Britain, and India discriminate against US firms. Here’s who else made the [potential tariff list](https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-sets-suspends-tariffs-six-countries-over-digital-taxes-2021-06-02/).   ### As One Fight Begins, The Airbus-Boeing Trade Fight Between The US and EU Ends Additionally, in the middle of the month, the US and EU decided to ease tensions by suspending a trade dispute involving [Boeing Co. and Airbus SE](https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-and-eu-near-deal-on-boeing-airbus-trade-fight-11623747870). During the discussions about the recently suspended five-year tariffs, representatives from both countries explained their willingness to end the conflict to focus on China jointly.  ### In The Meantime, Amazon Continues Its US Expansion Finally, Amazon is opening another [robotics center in Baton Rouge](https://postandparcel.info/138689/news/e-commerce/amazon-were-excited-to-be-growing-our-operations-in-the-heart-of-louisiana/), Louisiana. The building includes 820,000 square feet and will be the packing and shipping fulfillment center for small customer items. Overall, it’s expected to create 1,000 full-time jobs. Louisiana has a strong small- and medium-sized business community that Amazon hopes will transition to online retail.    ## What's New with ShipERP? ### Attend Our Upcoming Webinar Discover how to expand your SAP EWM capabilities by registering for our upcoming webinar. [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5538017/90d139e8-3496-4eec-8a27-d81a0093f2ab.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5538017/90d139e8-3496-4eec-8a27-d81a0093f2ab) ### Published Blogs & Resources This Month Check out the content we published in July. Which content is relevant to you? - Discover the 16 benefits of how the [SAP EWM shipping cockpit](https://blog.shiperp.com/sap-ewm-shipping-cockpit) makes your outbound processing easier and better - Check out the quick guide on how to conduct [dangerous goods shipping](https://blog.shiperp.com/dg-shipping) - Prepare for the future of SAP S/4HANA by learning what the [top 5 SAP skills](https://blog.shiperp.com/sap-skills) you need to know - Learn how to fill out a [Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods](https://blog.shiperp.com/shippers-declaration-dangerous-goods) document to make HAZMAT shipping easier - Discover why [sustainable logistics](https://blog.shiperp.com/sustainable-logistics) is now more important than ever in today's supply chain landscape Tags: [Shipping](https://blog.shiperp.com/tag/shipping), [SAP](https://blog.shiperp.com/tag/sap), [Supply Chain](https://blog.shiperp.com/tag/supply-chain) [Back to Blog](https://blog.shiperp.com) ## Related Articles ## [Monthly News Round-Up: November 2020](https://blog.shiperp.com/monthly-news-round-up-november-2020) We’ve compiled the highlights of this month in the supply chain and SAP industries! From new postal... [Read More](https://blog.shiperp.com/monthly-news-round-up-november-2020) ## [Can AI Create a More Sustainable Supply Chain?](https://blog.shiperp.com/ai-sustainable-supply-chain/) It's no secret that the current supply chain isn't very sustainable. However, many companies have... [Read More](https://blog.shiperp.com/ai-sustainable-supply-chain/) ## [Monthly News Round-Up: March 2021](https://blog.shiperp.com/monthly-news-round-up-march-2021) A lot in the supply chain industry happened within Q1 2021! What did you miss this past March?... 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