Thailand has been inundated with severe floods in its recent history and the automotive sector, which has an annual production capacity of about 2 million units in 2010, has been one of the most affected industries.  The recent inundation of floods in Thailand has not only had a major effect on local automotive production and supply chain disturbances but is also likely to have short  term effect on regional and global supply of automotive parts and vehicle exports.

Thai-Myanmar trade set to soar with major investments

Logistics is one of the four major pillars of Hong Kong’s economy.

CMIT, presently under construction, may miss its peak efficiency if road projects lag behind

The positive momentum in the economy that ushered in 2010 was sustained throughout the year as Thailand moved from economic contraction in 2009 to a full year growth of near 8 percent. In fact, several data points hit all time highs last year making it one of the best years for economic growth in the nation’s history and recalling the times of rapid growth just a couple of decades back.

The silver lining seems to have begun to appear for Hamburg port – that’s what German maritime experts are saying – thanks to the thriving trade with Asia. 

Hong Kong is one of the world’s leading logistics hubs. Its strategic location makes it both the Heart of Asia – half the world’s population are within a five hour flight, and China’s Gateway – providing access into and out of the world’s second largest economy and fasting growing consumer market.

Thanks largely to SSI SCHAEFER’s advisory services, Boonthavorn Ceramic’ logistics and supply chain strategy has an efficient warehouse management and distribution system.

Changing plan is not always a bad thing, even when it means the whole plan.

The Malaysian logistics industry is expected to grow 11.5 per cent to RM121 billion in 2011 as compared to RM108.5 billion a year ago, supported by the country's strong external trade and stable economic outlook, says Frost & Sullivan.