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Navigating Latest Tariff Developments

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A chaotic start to 2025 expected for container shipping
Will shippers sink or swim as they brace for tariff storms and port gridlocks in 2025?
3 tips for Japanese SMEs dreaming big
There’s still more room for SMEs in Japan to grow by leveraging on e-commerce, manufacturing regionally, and expanding into new services.
Kenya and Uganda: What’s at stake in the recent trade row
The East Africa trade spat could affect the supply of milk and poultry products, raising questions over the future of trade integration in the region.
Are logistics providers ready for the 2021 peak season?
Ahead of the next peak season in the pandemic, DHL and Sendle share their experiences and lessons from navigating e-commerce amid Covid-19.
Awaiting the “bull-whip”: all eyes are on post-lockdown demand
A rebound is expected, but uncertainty about the scale of pent-up export demand from China could be crucial for global supply chains in the coming weeks.
Air freight conditions improving despite inflation concerns
Cautious optimism remains due to the potential rise in interest rates to combat inflation.
Building supply chain resilience by keeping logistics liquid
As consumer expectations change, so must supply chains. Here’s why more companies are moving towards flexible, asset-light logistics models.
The Future of the Logistics Industry: 4 trends to watch
As we move into 2024, which logistics trends will help businesses gain a competitive advantage? Read on as we take a closer look.
Rethinking Supply Chains for Agility and Resilience
Rethinking supply chains in today’s new normal is a complex challenge.
Asia Pacific emerges as a pillar of global trade resilience
New DHL research reveals that Asia Pacific is poised to strengthen its position as a pivotal region driving global trade growth.
4 things putting Asia at the heart of global healthcare
Asia Pacific is home to a burgeoning Life Sciences and Healthcare industry. Here's why the region is giving its competitors’ a run for their money.
Carriers sailing through Chinese New Year amid container shortage crisis
Global ocean supply chains are at full stretch ahead of the Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays, which officially start on February 12.
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.