China Freight North America Sourcing 
Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 25, 2020
Will the trend toward a return to “regional manufacturing” boost volumes in over the road transportation in North America as manufacturers move away from Asian overseas operations? Instead, these organizations would be able to move freight over the road, via rail and multimodal carriers.
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 2, 2020
China says almost all of its major industrial companies have resumed production and that its ports are again running at near-full capacity after a two-month Coronavirus-linked shutdown. When it comes to air freight, global capacity is down 22 percent compared to last year, with further declines expected. Ocean Freight.
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Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. The impact?
Enterra Insights
MAY 20, 2022
China has been called the world’s factory floor and for good reason. When China’s factories shut down, the effects are felt globally. ”[1] Chinese lockdowns are particularly being felt in one of China’s largest cities and busiest ports — Shanghai. Close to 30% of that backlog alone is in China.”[3]
Cathy Roberson
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Expanding and shifting sourcing Earlier this year, a number of retailers told analysts that they had expanded their sourcing partners to diversify inventories and mitigate risks. Floor & Decor is one of the latest retailers to diversify its countries of origin by moving a large portion of sourcing out of China.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
JUNE 18, 2021
Unlike the Suez Canal incident or other recent port issues, which have impacted a more limited number of regions and trade lanes, the Port of Yantian is a major export hub for multiple large markets like Europe, North America, Latin America and Oceania. Prepare to make tough decisions on what freight is most important to move.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
JUNE 29, 2020
Exporting PPE from China. Over the past several months, China has been the main source for PPE. So, it’s important you’re up to date on the latest regulations to avoid your freight being held up. China has recently implemented three key policies that relate to PPE exporting. Metered freight solutions.
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