#southeast-asia
(20 articles)Asia Maritime Piracy Drops 64% in H1 2026, Boosting Trade Security
The maritime security landscape across Asia has undergone a dramatic transformation in the first half of 2026, with armed robbery incidents plummeting 64% compared to the same period last year. ReCAAP
SE Asian Ports Face Congestion Risk from Middle East Container Surge
Southeast Asian container ports are bracing for significant congestion as demand for Middle East-bound containerized cargo intensifies, creating potential bottlenecks at three major regional hubs: Sin
Panstar Expands Asian Container Network via Korea Near-Sea Alliance
Panstar Group, a South Korean ro-ro and shipping agency operator, has strategically entered the container shipping market by joining the Korea Near-Sea Freight Conference, a coalition of feeder operat
ASEAN's Logistics Ceiling Threatens China Plus One Strategy
The "China Plus One" diversification strategy—where companies establish alternative manufacturing bases outside China—has accelerated demand for logistics capacity across ASEAN. However, RSIS research
Indonesia-US Reciprocal Trade Deal Reshapes Supply Chain
The Indonesia-US reciprocal trade agreement represents a significant reordering of economic relations between two major trading partners, with implications extending across multiple supply chain corri
Malaysia Fuel Subsidy Cap Tightens Amid Iran Crisis Impact
Malaysia's government has implemented a tightened fuel subsidy cap in response to geopolitical tensions involving Iran, creating a ripple effect across the nation's supply chain infrastructure. This p
US Coercive Trade Deals Threaten Southeast Asia Clean Energy
This analysis examines the tension between US trade policy pressures and Southeast Asia's clean energy transition, revealing how coercive trade practices may undermine the region's renewable energy su
Iran Conflict Threatens ASEAN Supply Chains & Global Trade
Escalating tensions involving Iran represent a critical supply chain risk for Southeast Asia and global trade networks. The region's heavy dependence on energy imports and strategic shipping lanes cre
Aboitiz Strengthens Supply Chain Resilience Strategy
Aboitiz, a major diversified conglomerate with significant logistics and infrastructure operations, is prioritizing supply chain resilience as a core business strategy. The company recognizes that in
Philippines Logistics Market Projected to Hit $21.6B by 2031
Mordor Intelligence projects the Philippines freight and logistics market will expand significantly to USD 21.60 billion by 2031, reflecting strong demand for supply chain services across Southeast As
STRATACACHE Expands Singapore Logistics Hub with New Warehouse
STRATACACHE, a leading digital retail solutions provider, has established a new warehouse and logistics centre in Singapore, marking a strategic expansion of its regional operations. This facility add
Pinglu Canal Reshapes China-ASEAN Trade Routes
The Pinglu Canal represents a significant structural shift in China-ASEAN trade infrastructure, potentially reshaping logistics networks that have been established for decades. This new waterway corri
Transport & Logistics: Proactive HR Strategies Secure Workforce
The transport and logistics sector in Vietnam faces structural workforce challenges that threaten operational continuity and service reliability. This article examines the critical importance of proac
Malaysia Fruit Supply Chain Disruption Drives Price Volatility
Supply chain disruptions in Malaysia are creating significant pressure on fresh fruit pricing and availability across the region. The disruption appears to stem from logistics and distribution challen
Singapore Factory Expansion Tempered by Iran War Cost Pressures
Singapore's manufacturing sector is showing expansion signals, a positive indicator for regional industrial production and export competitiveness. However, this growth is being significantly constrain
Pinglu Canal Redefines China-ASEAN Trade Routes
The Pinglu Canal represents a strategic infrastructure investment that fundamentally restructures trade connectivity between China and Southeast Asian nations. This waterway project creates a direct,
Trump Tariffs: One Year Later—What Changed for Southeast Asia
After one year of Trump-era tariff policies, Southeast Asian supply chains have experienced significant structural shifts in sourcing patterns, manufacturing locations, and trade routes. Companies ini
MTT Shipping Targets Growth in Feeder Shipping Niche
MTT Shipping has identified and is capitalizing on a strategic opportunity within the feeder shipping niche—the segment focused on moving containers between regional ports and major hubs. This positio
Middle East Transshipment Shifts Double Southeast Asia Freight Rates
Recent shifts in global supply chain routing patterns are concentrating transshipment activity through Middle East hubs, creating significant upward pressure on Southeast Asian freight rates. This phe
Malaysia Port Congestion and Last-Mile Gaps Threaten Shipping Growth
MTT Shipping has flagged two critical infrastructure challenges undermining Malaysia's shipping competitiveness: persistent port congestion and fragmented last-mile delivery capabilities. Port congest