Uschina Trade War How Businesses Adapt to Tariffs

Uschina Trade War How Businesses Adapt to Tariffs

Dan Glazer, head of Flexport Capital, analyzes the negative impacts of tariffs on business operations amidst the US-China trade war. He explores how companies can address these challenges and achieve business growth through diversification, technological innovation, and expansion into emerging markets. In the face of trade frictions, businesses need to be flexible and adaptable to survive and thrive. They must proactively implement strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on new opportunities arising from the evolving global trade landscape.

01/26/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Global Trade Faces Key Trends and Challenges SP Expert

Global Trade Faces Key Trends and Challenges SP Expert

Chris Rogers, Head of Supply Chain Research at S&P Global, provides insights into global trade trends on a Logistics Management podcast, covering the U.S. import outlook, peak season forecasts, inventory reduction, and US-China trade relations. He emphasizes the importance of businesses staying informed about market dynamics and flexibly adjusting their supply chain strategies. Rogers highlights the need for data-driven decision-making to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities in the evolving global trade landscape.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Xiamens Transport Expansion Boosts Foreign Trade Growth

Xiamens Transport Expansion Boosts Foreign Trade Growth

During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Xiamen has built an efficient transportation network through the rapid development of railways, ports, and aviation, strongly promoting foreign trade growth. The China-Europe Railway Express operates regularly, and the port's container throughput is expected to rank among the world's top. The total foreign trade volume remains in the top ten nationwide. In the future, Xiamen will continue to strengthen the construction of smart terminals to further enhance its foreign trade competitiveness.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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Container Shipping Slump Alters Global Ecommerce Logistics

Container Shipping Slump Alters Global Ecommerce Logistics

Global container freight rates continue to fall, impacting shipping industry profits and reshaping cross-border e-commerce logistics. Land transportation is gaining prominence, with Amazon Air expanding its regional presence, leading to freight rate differentiation. The China-Europe Railway Express supports the Belt and Road Initiative. Amazon is optimizing inventory placement in preparation for peak season. Air freight is accelerating China-Europe trade, and the shift from road to rail promotes low-carbon logistics. Chinese companies are accelerating the deployment of European warehousing to address tariff challenges. These trends highlight the evolving landscape of global trade and logistics.

01/23/2026 Logistics
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Smart Tech Enhances Chinaasean Crossborder Logistics

Smart Tech Enhances Chinaasean Crossborder Logistics

A major breakthrough in China-ASEAN cross-border logistics! The Nanning Area's "Smart Customs" project has passed completion acceptance. This project constructs an intelligent supervision network, simplifies declaration procedures, significantly shortens customs clearance times, and reduces enterprise logistics costs, helping China-ASEAN cross-border logistics enter a new stage of "seamless customs clearance." It aims to streamline the process and enhance efficiency, ultimately boosting trade and economic cooperation between China and ASEAN countries by facilitating faster and more cost-effective movement of goods.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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Chinagermany Sea Route Efficiency Gains Focus Amid Key Nodes

Chinagermany Sea Route Efficiency Gains Focus Amid Key Nodes

This paper analyzes the China-Germany maritime routes from a data analyst's perspective, examining distances, key nodes, advantages, and challenges. Through data-driven analysis, it proposes strategies to optimize port operations, select the best routes, strengthen supply chain collaboration, and leverage technological innovation. The aim is to improve route efficiency and promote trade development between China and Germany. The analysis considers factors impacting transit times and costs, ultimately seeking to enhance the overall logistics performance of the China-Germany sea freight corridor.

01/23/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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US Port Traffic Drops Sharply Amid Trade Disruptions

US Port Traffic Drops Sharply Amid Trade Disruptions

Descartes' latest report reveals a significant drop in US port container volume in May, impacted by trade volatility and tariff policies, with a substantial decline in imports from China. The report highlights changes in US port throughput, major exporting countries' exports to the US, and shifts in market share between East and West Coast ports. This provides crucial insights for businesses to navigate trade risks. The decline is primarily attributed to ongoing trade tensions and their effect on global supply chains.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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Trade War Risks Global GDP Growth Businesses Urged to Adapt

Trade War Risks Global GDP Growth Businesses Urged to Adapt

Bloomberg Economics reports that trade war uncertainty could cost the global GDP $585 billion, impacting both China and the US economies. Businesses face challenges like rising costs and supply chain adjustments, requiring them to cut costs, diversify sourcing, and increase innovation investment. Data analysts can quantitatively analyze the impact of trade wars on macroeconomics, industries, businesses, and supply chains, providing data support for corporate response strategies. This analysis can help businesses navigate the complexities and mitigate the negative effects of ongoing trade tensions.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Trump May Ease Uschina Tariffs If Reelected

Trump May Ease Uschina Tariffs If Reelected

US Treasury Secretary Yellen signaled potential easing of US-China trade relations, suggesting possible tariff reductions in a potential Trump 2.0 era. While 'rebalancing' remains a core US interest, the trade deficit has narrowed. Tariff reductions may be limited and conditional. Both countries need to meet halfway for mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. Market reactions have been positive, boosting business confidence. The prospect of reduced tariffs offers a glimmer of hope for improved trade dynamics between the two economic giants.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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