The latest supply chain news, analysis, trends and best practices for companies operating in Asia Pacific. The Asia Pacific region is the part of the world in or near the Western Pacific Ocean - including East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and Oceania. Learn how businesses are optimizing supply chain and logistics performance in these regions - addressing a range of challenges such as rising labor costs, poor infrastructure, complex customs and trade laws, unstable political climates and government controlled exchange rates.

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January 20, 2022
By Bloomberg
Nightmare Vaccine Logistics Are Prolonging the Global Pandemic
Lack of supply was the biggest threat initially to the vaccination programs of developing nations. Now, it’s logistics.
December 20, 2021
By Bloomberg
Severe Weather Wrecks Southeast Asia as 200 Dead, Ports Shut
Severe weather disruptions hit Malaysia and the Philippines, leaving a trail of destruction among nations most prone to natural disasters.
December 20, 2021
By Bloomberg
Europe Is Desperate for LNG While Asia Has More Than It Needs
Asia’s relentless buying of liquefied natural gas earlier this year has left the region so well stocked for winter that spot shipments are being diverted to energy-hungry Europe.

December 7, 2021
By Bloomberg
The World's Relentless Demand for Chips Turns Deadly in Malaysia
December 6, 2021
By Beverf
Procurement Success Awards 2021 Winners Announced
November 22, 2021
By Bloomberg
Coffee Supply Crisis Means More Expensive, Bitter Tasting Brews
November 21, 2021
By Bloomberg
Port Congestion Eases in Asia While U.S. Battles Import Deluge
November 18, 2021
By Bloomberg
How Farmers Around the World Are Battling ‘Post-Apocalyptic’ Food Crisis

November 17, 2021
By Bloomberg
U.S. Aims to Begin New Asia Framework in 2022, Raimondo Says
November 11, 2021
By Bloomberg
Zero-Carbon Shipping Plan Targets Container, Iron Ore Routes
November 3, 2021
By Bloomberg
Ships Queues Worsen Port Delays From Singapore to Piraeus
October 13, 2021
By Bloomberg
Apple Set to Cut iPhone Production Goals Due to Chip Crunch
October 12, 2021
By Bloomberg
Vietnam’s Factory Crisis Worsens as Migrant Workers Flee

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China vs. Southeast Asia: Where Is Manufacturing Going?
September 23, 2021
You might think that the recent spate of supply chain disruptions would have caused a stampede of manufacturers out of China, or at least prompted them to diversify sourcing. But that hasn’t been the case.
Welcome to the Age of 'The Universal Trade War'
November 03, 2017
Forget about trade friction between the U.S. and China. Now it's a global trade war. As more and more aggrieved countries jump into the game, we find ourselves in a world of retributive duties and other government actions against the ''dumping'' of goods in export markets. Read More
Is American Manufacturing Really Coming Home?
October 18, 2017
Is the reshoring trend for real? Read More