Five things to know about the Chinese logistics market this year
An interesting little bit of crystal ball gazing from US consultancy McKinsey from late February ...
The data is conflicting and often contradictory, but most experts are agreed on one thing: if the economic recovery is to be sustained, ultimately the Chinese consumer needs to get out his wallet. The trouble is, data on the Chinese shopper is notoriously unreliable, often including business investment and government procurement in its numbers. But while incomes continue to rise, the prognosis is surprisingly optimistic.
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China trade surplus under threat as peak season collapses and demand cools
Shipping lines' move to become integrators 'a compliment' to air freight
Rant radar: Here's the 'go to hell' message to forwarders
New talks at ACAS a last-ditch bid to prevent disruptive strike at Felixstowe port
Rhine closure imminent as low water hobbles freight movement by barge
Port congestion driving more shippers to China-Europe rail and road options
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