#export-competitiveness
(14 articles)Korean Exporters Struggle as Rising Costs Erode Profit Margins
South Korean export-oriented firms are facing a critical profitability squeeze as they struggle to transfer rising operational and logistics costs to their customers. Despite elevated input costs—driv
Korean Exporters Absorb Shipping Surge: 33% Face Full Cost Hit
A significant proportion of South Korean exporters—approximately one-third—are absorbing the full impact of logistics cost surges rather than passing them to customers, according to reporting from Seo
WC 2035 Strategy Tackles South Africa Export Logistics Bottlenecks
The Western Cape region has unveiled its 2035 strategic initiative designed to address persistent export and logistics bottlenecks that constrain agricultural and other commodity exports. This regiona
Vietnamese Exporters Hit Hard by Surging Freight Rates
Vietnamese exporters are facing mounting pressure as freight rates continue their upward trajectory, materially increasing the cost structure for shipments to major markets. This trend directly impact
Tangier Med Delays Threaten Morocco Export Competitiveness
Tangier Med, one of Africa's largest and most strategically important container ports, is experiencing significant freight delays that are undermining the export competitiveness of Moroccan manufactur
China Zero-Tariff Policy Accelerates Export Growth & Competitiveness
China has implemented a zero-tariff policy designed to enhance export competitiveness and streamline outbound trade logistics. This structural change represents a significant shift in trade facilitati
EU Council Approves Final Tariff Commitments in US Trade Deal
The European Council has granted final approval to tariff commitments negotiated under an EU-US Joint Statement, marking a significant milestone in transatlantic trade relations. This decision removes
Japan's Trade Strategy Amid Trump's Global Tariff Campaign
The Brookings Institution examines Japan's strategic options as it faces potential tariff escalation under Trump administration trade policies. Japan, as a major global exporter dependent on free trad
FedEx Raises Export Fuel Surcharge, Cuts Import Rates
FedEx announced a significant restructuring of its fuel surcharge methodology effective June 22, creating a divergent pricing model where export shipments face elevated fuel fee percentages while impo
CMA CGM Emergency Fuel Surcharges Hit India-Africa Cargo
CMA CGM has implemented emergency fuel surcharges on inland container services connecting India with four key African nations—South Africa, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Kenya—as volatile fuel markets con
Bangladesh Perishable Exports Hit by Soaring Airfreight Costs
Bangladesh's perishable export sector faces mounting pressure as airfreight rates have nearly doubled over the past five months, significantly eroding the competitiveness of vegetables and seasonal fr
African Horticultural Exports Face Mounting Freight & Cold-Chain Costs
African horticultural exporters are facing significant margin compression due to escalating freight and cold-chain infrastructure costs, which are outpacing revenue growth in the fresh produce sector.
India's April Exports Defy Supply Chain Disruptions
India's goods exports demonstrated notable resilience in April despite persistent supply chain disruptions affecting global trade flows. This performance suggests that Indian exporters have successful
Middle Powers Navigate Trump Tariff Shifts: Strategic Responses Analyzed
Middle-power nations—countries with significant but not dominant economic influence—are actively repositioning their supply chain strategies in response to evolving US tariff policies. The Trump admin