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Customs General Administration And Ningbo Shipping Exchange Deepen Cooperation To Promote Global Trade Index Development

The General Administration of Customs' Global Trade Monitoring and Analysis Center has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Ningbo Shipping Exchange to engage in in-depth collaboration in global trade research and index construction. This partnership aims to leverage big data analysis to enhance the responsiveness of trade markets and support the development of both domestic and international trade.

07/28/2025 Logistics

Pearl River Shipping Rate Index Trial Run: A Key Step for Guangzhou Towards an International Shipping Center

The Guangzhou Port Authority announced a trial run of the 'Pearl River Shipping Freight Rate Index' aimed at optimizing bulk logistics and enhancing Guangzhou's market influence. The forum discussed the advantages of strengthening river-sea and rail-water transportation. Future efforts will focus on increasing infrastructure development and port capacity. Additionally, the index will monitor freight rate fluctuations in real-time, providing valuable reference for the industry and contributing to Guangzhou's goal of becoming an international shipping center.

11/21/2023 Logistics

US Freight Decline Points to Economic Slowdown

The Cass Freight Index indicates a decline in both U.S. freight volumes and expenditures in August, signaling a potential economic slowdown. Freight volumes decreased by 9.3% year-over-year and 1.5% month-over-month. Freight expenditures fell by 0.4% year-over-year and 2.8% month-over-month. This data reflects weakening consumer demand and corporate inventory adjustments, raising concerns about future economic trends. The index serves as a warning sign, suggesting a possible deceleration in economic activity.

11/03/2025 Logistics

US Manufacturing PMI Declines Signals Prolonged Contraction

In July, the manufacturing PMI index fell to 48.0, remaining in a contraction phase for five consecutive months. This indicates weak market confidence, and businesses are facing significant challenges that require timely strategic adjustments to cope.

08/01/2025 Logistics Industry Insights

Global Container Shipping Rates Drop for Fifth Straight Week

The Drewry World Container Index has fallen for five consecutive weeks, impacted by tariff policies and economic downturn, leading to weak freight rates. Analysts forecast that further demand shrinkage may increase downward pressure on future freight rates.

07/21/2025 Logistics Industry Insights

Logistics Sector Sees Strong June Growth Despite Challenges

The Logistics Manager Index (LMI) for June 2025 indicates continued growth in the logistics sector, reaching 60.7. Inventory costs and transportation prices remain stable; however, warehousing capacity has contracted for the first time, leaving some uncertainty in the outlook.

07/07/2025 Logistics Industry Insights

Logistics Sector Rebounds in June Despite Economic Uncertainty

The June Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) indicates that the logistics sector has achieved growth for the second consecutive month, driven primarily by an increase in inventory levels. While short-term developments appear optimistic, there are still concerns about future demand conditions and uncertainties regarding trade policies.

07/07/2025 Logistics Industry Insights

Logistics Sector Rebounds in June Signaling Supply Chain Recovery

The Logistics Manager's Index (LMI) for June highlights a recovery in the logistics sector, reaching 60.7 after two consecutive months of growth. Rising inventory levels and costs are key driving factors. Additionally, warehousing capacity has entered contraction territory for the first time, indicating a landscape where challenges and opportunities coexist.

07/07/2025 Logistics Industry Insights

Logistics Sector Struggles With Costs Warehouse Shortages Amid Growth

The recently released Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) indicates that despite ongoing challenges from rising costs and tight warehousing, the logistics sector continued to expand in May, with an LMI reading of 59.4. This reflects pressures in inventory management and changes in transportation capacity, while also suggesting multiple uncertainties in the economic recovery.

08/07/2025 Logistics Industry Insights

Logistics Sector Sees Strong Q2 Growth As Supply Chains Rebound

The Logistics Management Index (LMI) reached 60.7 in June, marking two consecutive months of growth and indicating strong market vitality in the logistics sector. Inventory levels have increased significantly, while transportation capacity and price fluctuations have also entered a period of tension. There remains uncertainty regarding the future direction of market demand.

07/07/2025 Logistics Industry Insights

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Customs General Administration And Ningbo Shipping Exchange Deepen Cooperation To Promote Global Trade Index Development

Pearl River Shipping Rate Index Trial Run: A Key Step for Guangzhou Towards an International Shipping Center

US Freight Decline Points to Economic Slowdown

US Manufacturing PMI Declines Signals Prolonged Contraction

Global Container Shipping Rates Drop for Fifth Straight Week

Logistics Sector Sees Strong June Growth Despite Challenges

Logistics Sector Rebounds in June Despite Economic Uncertainty

Logistics Sector Rebounds in June Signaling Supply Chain Recovery

Logistics Sector Struggles With Costs Warehouse Shortages Amid Growth

Logistics Sector Sees Strong Q2 Growth As Supply Chains Rebound