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2020 Trends in Freight Transportation, and the COVID-19 Impact

Logistics Bureau

Now the entire freight transportation industry, across air, ocean, road, and rail sectors, is awash with disrupted expectations and has retreated into survival mode. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020. Ocean Freight Transportation Trends 2020. The High Cost of Sustainable Shipping. sulphur content.

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Added Signs of Global Manufacturing Upturn in May

Supply Chain Matters

The May slowdown was attributed to a severe heat wave resulting in reduced working hours. Other Asian Nations The S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI ® is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar , the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam. Although the May reading of 57.5 The May index of 51.7

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How to Be a Successful Importer! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

In case you’re from the Philippines, below are some examples of items that are either prohibited or restricted for importation as mandated by the Philippine law according to the International Trade Administration: Toy guns Used motorcycle parts, except engine Specific narcotics, or synthetic drugs (i.e.,

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Philippines 2022: Top online marketplaces

Vinculum

The Philippines is still relying on eCommerce and the internet economy to manage its economic recovery in the wake of the Covid-19 epidemic. The lockdown restrictions put on brick-and-mortar enterprises have led to a surge in the e-commerce industry in the Philippines during the outbreak. Now let’s get going.

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Is TPPA going to ground e-commerce or let it fly (ideally, as air freight)?

DELMIA Quintiq

TPPA will eliminate over 11,000 tariffs, and remove or substantially lower barriers to trading of goods, services, and investment. It all depends on the price differences, delivery time, and cost of shipping. It promises to bring them closer together as trading partners and boost trade volumes. Challenges for TPPA economies.

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Global Production Levels Falling At the End of 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Manufacturing job losses were reportedly registered for the fourth consecutive month in December, with cuts noted in China , the Euro area , the U.S. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. and the United Kingdom. by the end of the year.

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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

Supply Chain Matters

As stated, the March report pointed to further increases in both input costs and selling prices by the end of the first quarter. New order growth reportedly accelerated at the fastest in nearly three plus year, which is a likely indication that this region has become the new go-to for China Plus product sourcing strategies.