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The economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region experienced a slowdown due to increasing global trade tensions in the second quarter of 2019. Key economies in the region such as China, India, and Thailand have experienced slower than anticipated growth rates, in line with global economic slowdown. In H2 2019, inflationary pressure in the region rema...

China is entering a decade of macroeconomic transformation, with growth expected to moderate from an average of 5.7% between 2015 and 2025 to 3.7% between 2025 and 2035. This slowdown is being driven by structural factors like population aging, property sector correction, and shifting global trade dynamics. In this scenario, China is accelerating i...

South Africa is the southernmost country in the African continent, with a coastline of 2,954 km stretching along the South Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean in the south. It is a member of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA). This connectivity has ...

Regional economic integration, free trade agreements, e-Commerce, and digitalization are some of the key drivers expected to transform the logistics industry in the South East Asian region. With high growth projected for Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, trade and domestic demand growth will drive the growth of the transportation a...

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 ...

Increasing demand for plant protein is affecting global whole yellow pea production and trade flow. Although direct consumption, animal feed ingredients, and starch are the major end applications of whole yellow pea, demand for dry pea protein concentrate is witnessing rapid growth in China, North America, and Western Europe. Canada and the United ...

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the global economy into a deep recession in 2020, with recovery underway. While economic parameters are improving, the pandemic has brought about transformative shifts in government policy, industries, and the business environment. This research provides insights into the new policy priorities of governments to build re...

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...

This study provides an in-depth analysis of the strategic shifts, disruptions, and growth opportunities shaping the global chemicals industry. As geopolitical uncertainties, trade realignments, and regulatory pressures redefine global supply chains, companies must navigate an increasingly complex landscape to maintain competitiveness.This study exp...