The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) came in at 48.8, down from 49.2 in April. This marks the second consecutive month that the PMI has fallen below the 50-point mark, which separates contraction from expansion. The decline in the PMI was driven by a number of factors, including weaker demand, rising costs, and […]
Read MoreXeneta’s data reveals that Vietnam is rapidly emerging as a source of manufactured goods for the United States, effectively challenging China’s stronghold in the Trans-Pacific container trade. A variety of factors, including geopolitical tensions, reshoring, and changes in foreign investment flows, are reshaping global trade patterns. Container imports from Asia to the U.S. have increased […]
Read MoreChinese exporters displaying their products at the largest trade fair in the country have expressed concern that their businesses are being impacted by the weak global economy. Some have even frozen investments and reduced labor costs in response. The subdued mood at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou suggests that China’s unexpected surge in exports in […]
Read MoreCanton Fair: Exporters from China adopt a more assertive approach as they compete for foreign buyers. China’s Canton Fair, also known as the China Import and Export Fair, the country’s largest and oldest trade fair, has resumed in-person exhibitions after three years of being held online due to the pandemic. The fair, which began […]
Read MoreThe slowdown in exports has China’s box depots facing a container pile-up. The latest report from Container xChange suggests that Chinese container depots are working at 90% utilization. “Oversupply makes it harder for the depots to move boxes. And because depots make money by moving these boxes, as opposed to storing them, the current […]
Read MoreThe desire of Western countries to relocate parts of their manufacturing out of China is hindered by the lack of port capacity in India and Southeast Asian countries to handle large container ships. The current Asian setup, where most export goods are produced and shipped from China, makes it difficult and expensive to change. […]
Read MoreHong Kong International Airport (HKIA) retained its position as the world’s busiest cargo airport in 2022 despite the impact of Covid restrictions, according to statistics from Airports Council International. HKIA saw its cargo volumes fall by 16.4% year on year in 2022 to 4.2m tonnes as restrictions on crew hampered operations, particularly at combination carrier […]
Read MoreChina Travel Restrictions & Travel Advisory Exciting News for Travelers as China Opens Borders After Three-Year Hiatus. China has finally opened its borders to tourists after a three-year wait. As of March 15, all travelers with valid Chinese visas can enter the country without the need for a new visa application, including those with tourist […]
Read MoreU.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Thursday rebuffed appeals from senators to begin negotiating trade agreements that would cut tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports. “At this moment we do not have tariff liberalization negotiations going on with a partner,” Tai told the Senate Finance Committee. Tai left open the possibility for that to change, saying […]
Read MoreThe Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today released a statement regarding a report by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) analyzing the effects of Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs on more than $300 billion of U.S. imports. The USITC report found that the tariffs reduced imports from China, effectively stimulated more U.S. production of […]
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