News / Shift in cheaper clothing production from China to Vietnam is not a one-way street

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The shift of manufacturing out of China is not a one-way street, according to one forwarder operating on the key Asia-Europe apparel trade.

Daniel Steckel, head of logistics solutions at German forwarder MBS Logistics, told The Loadstar at this week’s WCA conference in Hong Kong that while there had been a shift in the production of low-value clothes and shoes from China, other production was looking to relocate there.

“Some brands are moving back to China, as there is a lot of ...