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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.
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.
Trump’s auto tariff threat is adding to South Korea’s car industry woes
Trade tensions and a global economic slowdown have weighed on the Asian nation’s struggling automotive industry.
This Asian economy is emerging as a winner of the trade war
Taiwan’s robust technology industry makes it important to both the United States and China.
How a Singaporean gourmet snack maker made salted egg snacks a global sensation
Salted egg yolk snacks are taking the world’s taste buds by storm, thanks to Singaporean snack company The Golden Duck.
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.
Can Germany and India become major trade partners?
As the U.S.–China trade war takes its toll, Germany and India explore closer links.
Asia’s mega trade deal moves on without India
India’s exit makes the pact smaller but clears the path to implementation.
Brexit uncertainty clouds UK trade outlook
The uncertainty around Brexit is starting to hurt the UK’s trade prospects.
Timeline: How the Japan–South Korea trade dispute escalated
Historical conflicts have resurfaced and increased tensions between the two Asian neighbors.
The Middle Eastern sultanate wants to pave a new road to success by diversifying its economy, with an eye on developing the logistics sector.
In a post-oil era, Oman wants to become a key logistics hub of the world
The Middle Eastern sultanate wants to pave a new road to success by diversifying its economy, with an eye on developing the logistics sector.
In a post-oil era, Oman wants to become a key logistics hub of the world
The Middle Eastern sultanate wants to pave a new road to success by diversifying its economy, with an eye on developing the logistics sector.
In Madagascar, producing the world’s favorite flavor is no plain vanilla
Labor-intensive practices, natural disasters and theft may be taking a toll on Madagascar’s highly prized vanilla industry, but help is on the horizon.
Bunker fuel costs set to rise in 2020 even as global trade slows
Pressure is mounting for the global shipping industry as it prepares for higher fuel costs amid a weak economic outlook next year.
Australian exporters remain upbeat amid U.S.-China trade war
The ongoing U.S.-China trade war may be cause for worry, but Australian exporters are firmly moving ahead with their growth plans.