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Costs increases and supply chain reconfiguration the widespread consequences of tariffs and trade dislocation

EFT

The research notes that noticeably expanding trading relations are between businesses based in: Malaysia (61%) and Vietnam (52%) with China; India (54%) and the United States (51%) with Europe; and the United Kingdom (46%) and India (62%) with the United States.

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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. Furthermore, FedEx's commercial teams are closely aligned across regions. I wear a number of hats these days.

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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. Nelson - COO, EVP and President, Tools & Outdoor We have developed a flexible footprint to leverage as trade policy evolves. billion to $1.6 I wear a number of hats these days.

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

Supply Chain Matters

maritime transportation, state of the art warehousing, logistics and air freight capabilities. It was reported that Hutchinson will retain ownership of ports located in Hong Kong and mainland China while selling its control of 43 other ports spanning Germany to Malaysia. The other is an announced four year investment in U.S.

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Trump announces flurry of new import tariffs on global trade partners 

Freight Waves

The latest import duty announcements include: 40% on Laos 40% on Myanmar 36% on Cambodia 36% on Thailand 35% on Bangladesh 35% on Serbia 32% on Indonesia 30% on South Africa 30% on Bosnia 25% on Tunisia 25% on Malaysia 25% on Kazakhstan 25% on South Korea 25% on Japan The Trump administration threatened other nations not to retaliate by increasing (..)

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Doing Business in Malaysia

QAD

Malaysia became an independent nation, the Federation of Malaya, in 1957. Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is bordered by Thailand, Borneo, Indonesia, Brunei and the South China Sea. Manufacturing in Malaysia. Manufacturing products vary by region within Malaysia. Malaysia’s workforce is about 15 million people.

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People and Halal Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Muslim (majority) countries in Asia (such as Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia) and several countries in the Middle East are moving to stage 3: the halal supply chain. Supermarkets have not yet been halal certified, other than just the butchery, bakery, or restaurant inside the supermarket in some big hypermarkets in Indonesia and Malaysia.