#market-uncertainty
(9 articles)Asia Pacific Shippers Brace for Rising Demand and Lingering Volatility
A Dimerco survey of Asia Pacific shippers reveals a mixed outlook characterized by rising cargo demand expectations tempered by persistent supply chain volatility. The research captures shipper sentim
Supply Chain Confidence Trap: Why Optimism May Hide Real Risks
RSM UK's analysis identifies a critical paradox in supply chain management: as conditions appear to normalize post-disruption, many organizations are developing false confidence that obscures persiste
Air cargo supply chains face mounting volatility pressures
Supply chain volatility is embedding itself as a structural feature rather than a temporary disruption in global air cargo markets. Rather than returning to pre-pandemic stability, the industry faces
Supply Chain Strain Hits 2-Year High: Firms Stockpile Amid Uncertainty
Global supply chain conditions have deteriorated to levels not seen since the 2022 crisis period, according to the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index. The surge in volatility reflects a critical
Freight Market Risk Surges as Traditional Signals Fail
The freight and logistics market is experiencing a structural shift characterized by elevated operational risk and diminishing reliability of traditional market indicators that shippers have historica
Maersk Navigates Volatile Trade Amid Container Shipping Disruptions
A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S, the world's leading container shipping company, is facing significant headwinds as trade patterns remain volatile and unpredictable. The company's performance reflects broader
Global Supply Chain Faces Persistent Structural Changes in 2024
Scan Global Logistics' supply chain weather forecast identifies ongoing structural headwinds affecting global trade flows and logistics operations. The analysis suggests that rather than returning to
Fuel Price Surge Creates Uncertainty in Logistics Demand Outlook
Rising fuel costs are injecting significant uncertainty into demand forecasting for logistics and freight forwarding services, according to sector analysis from ING. Industry economist Rico Luman proj
Tariffs Intensify Supply Chain Volatility for 3PLs
Third-party logistics providers are experiencing ongoing disruption as tariffs continue to create unpredictable market conditions across the supply chain. This volatility stems from uncertainty around