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Ocean supply chains facing ‘unprecedented’ pressure in 2021
Schedule reliability is suffering as ocean carriers struggle with container shortages and sustained demand.
Africa’s fastest-growing economy is open for business
Ethiopia was once known for conflict and food insecurity, but thanks to a peace deal with Eritrea and recent reforms, that is now set to change.
Novel coronavirus outbreak to weigh heavily on ocean freight in Q1 2020
China’s prolonged shutdown to contain the novel coronavirus outbreak is expected to have a major impact on global shipping in the first quarter.
Preparing logistics for the omni-channel revolution
Businesses are revolutionizing the face of retail in order to provide customers with a seamless, personalized shopping experience.
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.
As trade tensions sweep across the world, Asia is opting to keep its doors open
There may not be an end in sight to the ongoing United States-China trade war, but countries in the Asia Pacific see a way out with free trade agreements.
6 ways supply chains can prepare for the 2020 tropical storm season
With the tropical storm season fast approaching, companies need to minimize the potential disruptions to their supply chains.
Problems mount on the ground as air freight braces for turbulence
With a global recession looming, the air freight industry has to cope with a more pressing problem: the severe cargo capacity crunch during this pandemic.
From Indonesia to the region: A new multimodal service to help local firms grow
A new service rolled out by DHL connects Indonesia to its road freight network and links it with the rest of the region.
Beyond Brexit: UK trade opportunities and challenges revealed
UK is experiencing a trade upturn amid the Brexit situation, but will that growth persist?
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.
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.
Can Vietnam ease the semiconductor chip shortage?
Vietnam, previously the site of key supply chain bottlenecks, might offer hope to end the chip shortage in the long run.