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With the expanding BRICS bloc (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), there has been an increased drive to reduce Western dominance and build South-South collaboration. Members are involved in developing technologies and infrastructure to reduce dependence on traditional, Western-based technologies. This strategic shift spans sectors such...

Warehousing is the cornerstone of the global logistics industry, playing a significant role in the storage and exchange of goods. Emergence and growth of eCommerce has reshaped warehousing market dynamics, with a rising demand for faster response and the ability to manage large order volumes. As the eCommerce industry continues to grow, the global ...

Autonomous driving technology is still a new concept for countries that belong to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). However, the potential benefits of this technology are expected to significantly impact freight transport. With government support, autonomous driving is likely to be the catalyst of improvements in the trucking sect...

01 Jun 2020  |  North America  |  Market Research

Post-pandemic Growth Opportunity Analysis in the Logistics Industry

Insights on Flexible Solutions and Alternate Delivery Models and Strategies to Mitigate Emerging Risks

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The global logistics industry had a turbulent 2019, registering 1.2% in merchandise trade volume growth due to the stagnant global economy, trade disputes, geopolitical uncertainties, and environmental regulations. In Q1 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak flipped the growth switch in every area of the economy, and the global supply chain is no exception. ...

Lack of seamless connectivity and poor infrastructure remain the major challenges for trade and logistics in many countries in the Eurasian region. Chinas One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative is expected to improve connectivity by inter-linking the transport infrastructure across East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, Middle East, East...

Critical raw materials (CRMs) are raw materials that are economically and strategically important for a country or region but have high risks associated with their supply. Criticality depends on various factors, and what counts as critical from a particular standpoint might not be the same from another standpoint. For instance, what might be critic...

This research explores the powerful global forces that will reshape business, society, and technology over the coming decade, offering a holistic view of the megatrends redefining the future operating environment. These forces span geopolitical fragmentation, demographic divergence, technological acceleration, environmental pressures, and fundament...

19 Aug 2020  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa  |  Market Outlook

Digitalization, Infrastructure, and Connectivity Set to Transform the GCC Logistics Industry, 2020

Post-pandemic Growth Opportunities will be Driven by Digital Freight Platforms, Warehousing Automation, and Last-mile Delivery Solutions

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The logistics industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is evolving rapidly driven by increasing non-oil sector contribution to GDP, infrastructure development, the emergence of free trade zones and industrial parks, and increased trade cooperation. Governments in the region have undertaken policy measures to reduce their dependency on ...

13 May 2019  |  North America  |  Market Outlook

Global Transportation and Logistics Industry Outlook, 2019

Increased Demand for Integrated Supply Chain, Adoption of Digital Technologies in Freight and Warehouse Management, Innovations in Urban Logistics and Last-mile Delivery Solutions Will Drive Logistics Industry Growth to 3.8% in 2019

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The global economic environment for 2018 faced headwinds due to trade wars, higher oil import costs, and interest rate hikes. The growth of the global economy in 2019 will be subdued, as trade tensions remain elevated, with emerging markets experiencing substantial financial market pressures. The global trade slowdown, further fuelled with capacity...