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Continued Shanghai lockdown poses a huge question for cargo backlog
The supply chain challenge lies in whether it is ready to cope with the likely upswing.
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Expect more improvements in air freight toward second half of 2023
Despite softening rates, China’s re-opening and potential export increase could turn the situation around.
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The journey to supply chain excellence begins with optimizing the first mile
As optimizing the first mile becomes a key priority, companies are tapping on digital tools to transform this critical first stage of their deliveries.
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Data-driven decision-making: How analytics powers logistics control towers
Supply chain processes just got simpler. The pivot to data with supply chain control towers allows businesses to achieve productivity like never before.
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Air freight sector poised for an unseasonal summer
The ongoing unseasonal ‘bull run’ on air cargo uplift space out of Asia is showing no signs of slowing.
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Why a China Plus X strategy is critical for supply chain resilience
As volatility continues to reshape global supply chains, more companies are diversifying production sites under a China Plus X strategy to reduce risk.
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Small but connected: How Singapore stands its ground as a global logistics hub
Despite the pandemic, Singapore has strengthened its status as a global logistics hub thanks to its unparalleled global connectivity.
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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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Weather woes put pressure on transpacific route
While the U.S. west coast labor dispute ends, El Niño poses an incoming threat to the vulnerable Panama Canal.
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A new normal for ocean freight comes with fresh challenges
Geopolitics is not the only risk to ocean supply chains in the ‘new normal’.
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Recovering value from e-commerce returns
Read how effective returns management can reduce waste, generate revenue, and foster a circular economy.
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Overcoming roadblocks through omnisourcing strategies in Southeast Asia
Amid shifting global landscapes, road freight is clearing a path for Southeast Asia to emerge as prime ground for a Plus One strategy.
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Unlock business success through a robust transport network
Discover how a robust transport network drives efficiency, savings, and growth for Asia Pacific businesses.