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(9 articles)Transport Expo Asia Awards 2026: 28 Finalists Vie for Industry Excellence
Transport Expo Asia held its inaugural awards ceremony on 22 October 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, recognizing excellence across nine categories spanning logistics, maritime, aviation, rail, and land transpor
Container Shipping Reliability Plummets to 4-Year Low
Global container shipping schedule reliability has deteriorated to its weakest level in four years, falling to just 49.9% in August according to Sea-Intelligence data. This marks the second consecutiv
Drewry's IACI Index Up 6%: Intra-Asian Freight at Record Levels
Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) has climbed 6%, with intra-Asian freight rates hitting unprecedented levels. This surge signals tightening regional capacity and sustained demand across majo
Asian Export Reliability Crisis Threatens Peak Season Operations
Asian-origin suppliers are experiencing a notable decline in reliability metrics precisely when global supply chains face peak seasonal demand during the fall shipping season. This deterioration repre
Japan Railways Eyes Thailand Freight Market with Reliable Rail Service
Japan Railways is making a strategic push into Thailand's freight market by positioning its rail transport capabilities as a reliable alternative to existing logistics options. This expansion represen
ATM Reports Double-Digit Growth as China Supply Chain Stabilizes
ATM is reporting strong double-digit revenue growth, with company performance driven by continued innovation efforts and an emerging recovery in China's supply chain operations. This development signa
Japan Earthquake Disrupts Auto and Chip Supply Chains
A significant earthquake in Japan has triggered disruptions across two of the world's most critical supply chains: automotive manufacturing and semiconductor production. With a death toll reaching 34,
Kumamoto Magnitude-7 Earthquake Threatens Japan Supply Chain
A second magnitude-7 earthquake in Kumamoto within the past decade has reignited concerns about supply chain vulnerability in a critical Japanese manufacturing hub. Kumamoto prefecture hosts significa
Force Majeure Clauses: Critical Dispute Driver in Asia
Force majeure clauses have emerged as a central point of contention in commercial disputes across Asia, reflecting the region's vulnerability to unpredictable disruptions and the critical importance o