Asia-Pacific nations led all emerging logistics markets as China, India and Indonesia took the top three spots in the Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, a broad gauge of competitiveness based on logistics strength and business fundamentals. Among ASEAN countries, Vietnam climbed three spots to end up at eighth, whilst the Philippines inched up a spot to 21. Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand remained strong to claim the third, fifth and 11th spots, respectively. Also read: Forwarders … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific leads top emerging markets for logistics
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Logistics execs fear “economic shock” from China contagion
Supply chain industry executives see a slowing China and fluctuating oil prices as the top threats to emerging markets growth in 2016 and are bracing for more volatility in the global economy. In a new survey of more than 1,100 global logistics and supply chain executives, respondents identified the possibility of an “economic shock” as the leading risk for the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting concern that a slowing China could have a ripple effect on the region. Seven of the 11 Asia-Pacific … [Read more...] about Logistics execs fear “economic shock” from China contagion
Logistics execs fear "economic shock" from China contagion
Supply chain industry executives see a slowing China and fluctuating oil prices as the top threats to emerging markets growth in 2016 and are bracing for more volatility in the global economy. In a new survey of more than 1,100 global logistics and supply chain executives, respondents identified the possibility of an “economic shock” as the leading risk for the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting concern that a slowing China could have a ripple effect on the region. Seven of the 11 Asia-Pacific … [Read more...] about Logistics execs fear "economic shock" from China contagion
