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Lunar New Year is rewriting the playbook for ocean and air freight
Asia‑led demand, congestion, and capacity tightness reshape air and ocean flows.
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.
Air capacity improves but still vulnerable to price hikes and disruption
Inflation and fuel hikes cast a shadow ahead of peak season.
Singapore ranks second in global connectedness
According to the DHL Global Connectedness Index 2022, the city-state's rapidly transforming logistics sector is making it a world-leading logistics hub.
In the cold seat: choosing between reefer containers and alternatives
While reefers remain the ultimate cold-chain solution, simpler and cheaper solutions are on the rise to meet changing market needs.
Softening U.S.-China trade delivers a win for Asia Pacific
Amidst diminishing trade between the U.S. and China, Asia Pacific emerges as a pivotal region driving global trade growth.
Understanding the necessity of a supply chain control tower
A streamlined supply chain with end-to-end visibility is essential in an increasingly complex business landscape.
Make sound business decisions with audio AI
It is time to talk about the technology that extracts valuable insights hidden within the hum of warehouses.
Freight volatility led by energy shocks and capacity constraints
Shippers need to rethink their views on costs, reliability, and day to day planning.
How China’s driving 1M rail freight containers
Is China's Belt and Road merely a good idea? Recent developments suggest that China's ambition is already translating into real benefits for businesses.
ASEAN–China trade surges, but for how long?
Growing trade signals shifting dynamics between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).