Reshoring isn’t the only change taking place in supply chains, notes Kearney report
June 12, 2023
Research from consultancy Kearney has found that 96% of CEOs are evaluating reshoring their operations, have already done so, or are considering it. That is up from 78% in 2022. That same report also found that American imports of Mexico-manufactured goods have increased from $320 billion pre-pandemic to $402 billion today.
DHL exec addresses challenges related to Asia-originated logistics issues
August 5, 2021
In some recent correspondence I had with a friend at global express delivery and logistics services provider DHL, the subject of the logistics-related issues coming out of Asia was front and center, to be sure.
Risk management alert issued by Atradius on leading Asian economies
April 10, 2019
Atradius, a trade credit insurer based in Amsterdam, recently released a detailed report focused on the performance of 11 key Asian economies, including China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Rebalancing trade with Asia while confronting the dark side of globalization
March 20, 2017
The world’s largest regional economic cooperation group convened earlier this month in an effort to assure freer Asia-Pacific trade that secures the advantages of globalization while safeguarding the welfare of people hurt by it in the past.
Asia’s 3PL arena examined by Armstrong & Associates
June 1, 2016
When the consultancy, Armstrong & Associates, staged their “3PL Value Creation Asia Summit” last month in Hong Kong, analysts came away with some predicable observations and a few new takeaways.
Global Logistics: Asia Pacific’s challenges and opportunities in market integration
September 1, 2012
The merging of leading Asian economies is proceeding quickly, giving U.S. shippers more trade alternatives. Here’s our current analysis of this dynamic region.
Emerging Markets Center at Ernst & Young forecasts recovery of Asian markets
July 19, 2012
Soaring domestic demand in economies starved of investment and consumption will offer business exciting new markets for goods and services, said analysts
West Coast logistics event promises to focus on job growth
March 14, 2012
Members of the North American warehouse-based third-party logistics industry will gather during the International Warehouse Logistics Association 2012 Convention & Expo, March 18-20, 2012, at the Fairmont San Francisco.
Transpacific carriers plan to “double down” on rates
March 14, 2012
Having played their hand on an earlier rate hike announcement, the 15 member carriers in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) are recommending a further increase of $400 per 40-foot container (FEU) effective April 15, 2012
Asia Pacific still driving demand for air cargo
February 16, 2012
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region will take delivery of around 9,370 new aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the latest market forecast by Airbus
