Embrace Changes Along Your Value Chain
Global trade uncertainties have been the key issue surrounding international trade in 2025. As the year draws to a close, HKTDC Research foresees that in
To counter rising import tariffs and supply chain costs, IKEA announced plans to significantly expand its manufacturing operations in the United States. The company aims
In early 2025, the State Taxation Administration (STA) of China issued the “Announcement of the State Administration of Taxation on Matters Relating to Supporting the
Fourth Party Logistics (4PL) is fast becoming the preferred operating model for leading online retailers. Across all industries, the global 4PL market is projected to
Australia’s sourcing environment is undergoing rapid transformation, presenting both opportunities and challenges for global buyers and suppliers. This article will explore the key trends shaping
Global maritime trade, which moves over 80% of the world’s goods, is encountering heightened uncertainty, fragile growth and rising costs, according to the United Nations
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world’s most powerful storm of 2025, has struck the northern Philippines with sustained winds exceeding 267 kph (165 mph), the equivalent
Before your manufacturer begins production, they may need raw materials such as a specific grade of plastic or metal. If proper procedures aren’t in place
The global shipping industry—responsible for transporting around 80% of world trade—is experiencing a significant surge in cyber attacks, which jeopardize operational stability and financial resilience
The Asian logistics market requires dealing with trade agreements, shifting logistical hubs, and shipping routes of varying quality and usability, in addition to local transportation
With the ongoing tariff changes, global buyers and suppliers will inevitably be affected and need to adapt their trade strategies accordingly. This article serves a
E-commerce today is hurtling along with an expected growth rate of 19% per year. Sources like DHL say e-commerce made up as much as 15.5% of