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All that’s green is gold: The growing market for avocados in Australia
Amid shortages and soaring food prices, Australian avocados stand out as an anomaly to the trend, evading inflation as supply continues to exceed demand.
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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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Are China’s smaller cities hidden e-commerce gems?
China’s lower-tier cities are starting to outspend their Tier 1 counterparts when it comes to online shopping. But large areas still remain untapped
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Forever alone: The world’s largest shopping event in a league of its own
Before Singles’ Day became synonymous with an annual online shopping frenzy, the date was an occasion for university students to celebrate singlehood.
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Australia seeks closer trade ties with India amid rising China tensions
A new strategic agreement signed by Australia and India could potentially boost bilateral trade, though there are more than commercial concerns at stake.
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Ukraine war impacts ocean freight, but limited to European region
Global factors, including further Covid-19 restrictions in China, will continue to put a damper on the supply chain.
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Forecasting shipping requirements will be vital to securing capacity
Businesses must also plan production schedule ahead of time to adapt to the new normal.
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As China sneezes, will Germany catch a cold?
The trade war takes a toll on China as its trading partners, including Germany, brace for the economic impact.
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Congestion, delays, shortages: Ocean supply chain issues to persist in Q2 2021
Schedule reliability takes yet another hit as ocean carriers face long waiting times at ports and prolonged equipment shortages.
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In the Covid-19 pandemic, Dubai steps up as world’s humanitarian logistics hub
Sitting at the crossroads between Asia, Europe and Africa, Dubai has come to the fore as a humanitarian logistics hub during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Air cargo capacity tightens in the aftermath of ocean freight disruptions
Demand and rates are expected to remain elevated as capacity tightens for air freight, partly driven by difficulties in ocean freight.
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Asia’s new trade agreements: What you need to know
A range of new initiatives have begun to shift the dynamics of trade in Asia. This article breaks down the latest trade agreements for your business.
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Commentary: DHL Global Trade Barometer update (Nov 2019)
The latest GTB points to a worsening global economic outlook, according to Eswar S. Prasad, professor of Trade Policy and Economics at Cornell University.