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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.
Against Covid-19 headwinds, Western Cape exporters hold their own
Exporters in South Africa’s Western Cape fared well amid Covid-19, but only government support and improvements in logistics will ensure continued success.
The top 10 most-read Logistics of Things stories of 2019
In the last week of 2019, we take you through the most popular stories published on Logistics of Things over the course of the year.
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.
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.
How Senegal is feeding its economy with a focus on agriculture
Senegal has its sights set on becoming an emerging economy by 2035 — a goal that will rest heavily on the development of its agricultural sector.
Limited ocean freight capacity led a Vietnam seafood exporter into the skies
With no end in sight to ocean freight challenges, Vietnam’s largest fishery corporation turned to air freight for an urgent shipment of chilled crabs.
Shona Joy’s path ahead with e-commerce and sustainability
In 20 years, Sydney fashion brand Shona Joy has weathered the storms that have hit the global fashion industry.
No end in sight for ocean freight demand-capacity imbalance
With manufacturing growth robust amid the recovery of the global economy, ocean freight demand and rates have shown no signs of easing.
How Laos is crafting a path to recovery
As the country’s economy contracts for the first time in over two decades, Laos’ wholesale and retail trade could be its best chance at recovery.
The business of Christmas: How e-Commerce is saving retailers this holiday
The seemingly inexorable rise of Black Friday has made the commercial opportunity of the festive season start earlier – and last longer – than ever before.
Road freight en route to brighter future beyond Covid-19
In Southeast Asia, the market share of road freight is expected to grow substantially with new initiatives and an imminent economic recovery.
5 things the current semiconductor slowdown tells us about the global economy
A downturn in the semiconductor industry is never a good sign.