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FedEx - Chasing Shifting Trade Lanes

Cathy Roberson

For example, when a sales call in China reveals a customer diversifying its sourcing strategy, that information is quickly shared with counterparts in Mexico, Vietnam, or Malaysia. In addition, be sure to check out my website and be sure to sign up to receive more blog posts.

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FedEx and UPS Look Outside of the US to Offset Weak Domestic Demand

Cathy Roberson

UPS In January, UPS completed the acquisition of Frigo-Trans and its sister company BPL, which provide healthcare logistics solutions across Europe. a supply chain management company headquartered in Canada and offering customized third-party logistics and specialized cold chain transportation solutions for the healthcare sector.

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What Retailers are Saying About Tariffs - Part 3

Cathy Roberson

billion in supply from the rest of the world, 75% of that is comprised of four countries, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. In addition, be sure to check out my website and be sure to sign up to receive more blog posts. billion to $1.6 Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication.

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Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Contract During October

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Collective Asian Regions The S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI® , a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar , the Philippines , Singapore , Thailand , and Vietnam reportedly held steady at 50.5 Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- March 7 2025

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One is a rather significant acquisition announcement that has the potential to change the global transportation and logistics landscape. maritime transportation, state of the art warehousing, logistics and air freight capabilities. based maritime transport, added logistics and warehouse services. based technology providers.

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Global Wide Manufacturing Levels Expand in June 2025

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ASEAN Region The S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI®, a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam reportedly recorded the third straight month of contractionary activity. The reported June PMI value of 48.6 and the April 48.7 All rights reserved.

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Trump Escalates Reciprocal Tariff Negotiations

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Letters Sent Letters were reportedly sent to sent to Japan , South Korea , Malaysia and 14 other countries. They included 25 percent import tariffs on goods imported from Japan, South Korea or Malaysia with reportedly rates for other nations ranging from 25 percent to 40 percent. plans to impose. All rights reserved.