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Is Nearshoring the Solution to Rising Transportation Costs?

Logistics Bureau

The explosion in globalisation, and corresponding reduction in transport availability over the last decade or so, have together kiboshed some of the factors which once fueled a steady growth in offshore manufacture and procurement. Let me show you why. Understanding the Basics: What is Nearshoring?

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Top Supply Chain Risks to Prepare for in 2025

Logistics Viewpoints

However, the report summarizes the military drills around Taiwan in recent years and comments that more or bigger Chinese military exercises could disrupt transportation through significant seaports and airports in the region. This may be overly optimistic. Everstream points out that the food industry is a particular source of concern.

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Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Contract During October

Supply Chain Matters

Also noted was input and output prices “ are both increasing as a result of persistent inflationary pressures in materials, labour and transportation.” Reportedly, order book volumes were “ stronger than the average seen in nearly 20 years of data collection. ” in October, unchanged from September. That value contrasts with 51.1

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The need to know

EFT

clothing retailers and footwear companies are facing heightened tariff exposure after the White House said it would put levies on more than a dozen nations, including several Asian countries like Vietnam and Indonesia, that supply large volumes of textiles to U.S. Retailers' exposure to tariffs on Asian countries U.S.

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What Shippers and Brands Need to Know Amid Tariff Whiplash

Stord

Shippers are scrambling to front-load orders during this 90-day window, an effort thats already driving spot rates higher across ocean freight, drayage, and over-the-road transportation. 8 As such, the challenge to quickly manufacture and transport inventory now, or at a moment's notice, remains paramount.

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CartCon 2025: Tariffs, turbulence and the future of resilient retail

Freight Waves

Brands are factoring in port access, transportation infrastructure, exposure to natural disasters and local workforce stability. Indonesia boasts over 100 ports, including Tanjung Priok in Jakarta. Indonesia boasts over 100 ports, including Tanjung Priok in Jakarta. In essence, brands are outsourcing flexibility itself.

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Implementing Integrated Logistics Networks in Developing Markets

SCMDOJO

al, 2024, an integrated logistics network refers to a streamlined supply chain where various stakeholders including manufacturers, distributors, transporters, and retailers, collaborate using advanced technology and optimized processes. Understanding Integrated Logistics Networks According to the research paper by Judijanto et.