The resurgence of populism in several countries is spelling trouble for open global trade, a warning sign that is being seen by the shipping industry as a growing threat to business. “The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) sulphur cap deadline is fast approaching, pressures from the public are pushing for more gender equality within the sector’s workforce, and many stakeholders have been voicing concerns over the implementation of protectionist policies in some of the … [Read more...] about Maritime trade growth slumps as protectionist policies bite
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Challenges and opportunities for logistics companies
Among the highlights of the Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference (ALMC) was the plenary session, “Where Opportunity Knocks – Asia Supply Chain Wedged between Challenging Geopolitics. The moderator was Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (left). Speakers (from second-left) were Coleman Nee, Senior Economist, Economic Research and Statistics Division, World Trade Organization; Kamun Chang, Managing Director, Li & Fung Development (China) Limited; Lau … [Read more...] about Challenges and opportunities for logistics companies
Vertiv Data Center Survey sees Edge Sites tripling by 2025
Five years ago, Vertiv led a global, industry-wide examination of the data center of the future. Data Center 2025: Exploring the Possibilities, stretched the imaginations of more than 800 industry professionals and introduced a collaborative vision for the next-generation data center. Vertiv released a mid-point update – Data Center 2025: Closer to the Edge – and it reveals fundamental shifts in the industry that barely registered in the forecasts from five short years ago. The migration to … [Read more...] about Vertiv Data Center Survey sees Edge Sites tripling by 2025
2019 UPS Industrial Buying Dynamics Asia Pacific Study Results
UPS released the results of its 2019 UPS Industrial Buying Dynamics Asia Pacific Study, which finds B2B buyers here in the region doing much of their purchasing online, and at the same time relying heavily on offline relationships and seeking out solid after-sales service. The study, which surveyed more than 3,400 industrial purchasers globally, including 600 from companies across China, Japan, and Thailand, offers valuable region-level insights and specific market-level traits that can help B2B … [Read more...] about 2019 UPS Industrial Buying Dynamics Asia Pacific Study Results
Asia Pacific May 2019 Airlines Traffic Results
Preliminary traffic figures for the month of May released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed moderate growth in international air passenger markets, with sustained regional economic expansion supporting business and leisure travel markets. However, air cargo demand fell further, as export activity continued to slow in the face of challenging business conditions. A combined total of 30.4 million international passengers were carried by Asia Pacific airlines in … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific May 2019 Airlines Traffic Results
Investment in Supply Chain Technologies to increase dramatically in 2019
MHI announces the release of the sixth in a series of MHI Annual Industry Reports developed in collaboration with Deloitte Consulting LLP. The 2019 MHI Annual Industry Report, titled “Elevating Supply Chain Digital Consciousness,” provides new insights into trends and technologies that are having a dramatic business impact on supply chains and the people who run them. Eight out of ten survey respondents believe digital supply chains will be the predominant model within just five … [Read more...] about Investment in Supply Chain Technologies to increase dramatically in 2019
