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(5 articles)Manufacturing PMI Slips to 54.6; Supply Chain Tightness Persists
U.S. manufacturing activity cooled slightly in August with the ISM Manufacturing PMI declining to 54.6—down 1 point from July but still signaling expansion. While the headline reading remained healthy
Aerospace Industry Faces Critical Air Freight Capacity Crunch
The aerospace industry is experiencing a significant capacity squeeze in air freight transportation, driven by the increasing internationalization of aircraft maintenance operations. Marcelo Riso, VP
A2 Milk Profit Hit as China Formula Supply Disruption Tightens
A2 Milk, a major Oceania-based dairy exporter, is experiencing significant margin compression in its first half, driven by supply chain disruptions affecting infant formula shipments to China. This re
Truck Capacity Crunch Persists on U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico Routes
TRAFFIX's latest market analysis reveals that truck capacity remains persistently constrained on critical U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico trade corridors, defying typical seasonal patterns. Even during pe
South Africa's Port Bottleneck Threatens Automotive Export Growth
South Africa's ambitious automotive export strategy is facing significant headwinds due to port infrastructure limitations and operational constraints. The nation's ports, critical gateways for automo