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Preparing logistics for the omni-channel revolution
Businesses are revolutionizing the face of retail in order to provide customers with a seamless, personalized shopping experience.
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Novel coronavirus outbreak to weigh heavily on ocean freight in Q1 2020
China’s prolonged shutdown to contain the novel coronavirus outbreak is expected to have a major impact on global shipping in the first quarter.
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DHL’s ocean freight update points to volatile Q4
The fourth quarter of 2019 will be as tumultuous a time for container shipping as any in recent memory.
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Africa’s fastest-growing economy is open for business
Ethiopia was once known for conflict and food insecurity, but thanks to a peace deal with Eritrea and recent reforms, that is now set to change.
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Why China is expanding its footprint in the Middle East
China’s growing presence in the Middle East is facilitating greater trade with the region.
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Can Vietnam ease the semiconductor chip shortage?
Vietnam, previously the site of key supply chain bottlenecks, might offer hope to end the chip shortage in the long run.
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From Indonesia to the region: A new multimodal service to help local firms grow
A new service rolled out by DHL connects Indonesia to its road freight network and links it with the rest of the region.
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Disruptions and shortages continue to plague ocean freight ahead of Christmas
The pressure is on for ocean freight in the coming months as companies are shipping earlier to avoid delays ahead of the year-end holiday shopping season.
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Beyond Brexit: UK trade opportunities and challenges revealed
UK is experiencing a trade upturn amid the Brexit situation, but will that growth persist?
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Problems mount on the ground as air freight braces for turbulence
With a global recession looming, the air freight industry has to cope with a more pressing problem: the severe cargo capacity crunch during this pandemic.
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As trade tensions sweep across the world, Asia is opting to keep its doors open
There may not be an end in sight to the ongoing United States-China trade war, but countries in the Asia Pacific see a way out with free trade agreements.
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Ocean freight outlook: What to expect in 2020
The mid-term outlook for container trade growth appears reasonably healthy, but the shipping industry still has issues to resolve this year.
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3 tips for Japanese SMEs dreaming big
There’s still more room for SMEs in Japan to grow by leveraging on e-commerce, manufacturing regionally, and expanding into new services.