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Positive signals for air freight capacity
A relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions leads to more air travel, but China remains a concern.
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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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Intra-Asian lanes affected by ongoing capacity shift from Asia to U.S.
Ongoing container fleet growth is slow and will require more time to balance out capacity versus demand.
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China casts a pall over air cargo capacity
Flight cancellations due to Covid-19 outbreaks across various Chinese airports will further impact operations in 2022.
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Connecting the unconnected – how IoT is shaping the future of logistics in Ghana
IoT promises far-reaching payoffs for logistics operators by optimizing asset utilization to drive greater operational efficiency.
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Port congestions set the tone for a volatile 2022
Ports will remain a bottleneck in the supply chain, with capacity and reliability only likely to stabilize later in this year or next.
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A look back at the trends and new normal of 2021
As we bid farewell to 2021, we look at the trends that have disrupted and evolved the world this past year.
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Rising export levels inspire cautious optimism
Despite continuing risks, there are some positive signs for ocean shipping stakeholders.
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Building Mighty Jaxx from a hobby into a multimillion-dollar business
Not child's play: Singaporean grows top-of-mind global figurine brand from the ground up.
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How e-commerce elevated shoe label Christy Ng onto the global stage
Being an early adopter in the online space also prepared the brand for the pandemic.
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New high-speed railway puts Laos on track to boost regional trade
The rail network will place Laos as a land-linked hub, connecting China to more regions with viable alternatives from ocean and air options.
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Vietnam rises as a manufacturing star
According to DHL’s Global Connectedness Index 2020, Vietnam ranked 38th out of 169 countries, one place higher than in 2017.
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Freight rates remain high but show signs of softening
Global recovery is starting, despite China’s power cuts and zero Covid strategy having an impact.