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(14 articles)Reitar & Smart Pointer Logistics Form Strategic JV
Reitar and Smart Pointer Logistics have announced the formation of a joint venture, marking a significant consolidation move within the Southeast Asian logistics sector. This partnership combines the
Hyundai Glovis Expands Air Freight for K-Pop and K-Beauty Exports
Hyundai Glovis, the logistics subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, is expanding its air freight capabilities to specifically target the booming K-pop and K-beauty export markets. This strategic move ref
Reitar & Smart Pointer Logistics Form JV in Philippines
Reitar and Smart Pointer Logistics have announced the formation of a joint venture, signaling strategic consolidation in the Southeast Asian logistics market. This partnership combines the operational
ICTSI East Java Terminal Strengthens Eastern Indonesia Trade Corridor
ICTSI's East Java Terminal is actively pursuing enhanced trade connections within Eastern Indonesia, signaling the terminal operator's commitment to developing underutilized regional corridors. This s
Vietjet Air Cargo partners with Group Concorde for Japan, Indonesia
Vietjet Air Cargo has partnered with Group Concorde to provide ground handling and cargo operations services at key locations in Japan and Indonesia. This strategic procurement decision reflects Vietj
Container Crunch at Singapore, Colombo Disrupts Indian Exports
A critical container availability crisis at two major Southeast Asian transshipment hubs—Singapore and Colombo—is cascading disruptions throughout Indian export supply chains. These ports serve as ess
Sabah Port Congestion Threatens Regional Supply Chain
Sabah's port infrastructure is experiencing significant congestion that extends beyond temporary operational disruptions, representing a structural threat to the state's supply chain ecosystem. The co
SCL Expands Vietnam Project Cargo Footprint via Local Partnership
SCL, a supply chain and logistics provider, is making a deliberate market entry move into Vietnam's project cargo sector by establishing a local partnership. This represents a calculated expansion str
AGX Logistics Targets Aerospace Growth Strategy
AGX, a Malaysian logistics provider, is pursuing strategic diversification into the aerospace sector as part of a higher-growth trajectory. This move reflects broader industry trends toward specialize
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