Flexport’s Weekly Economic Report provides insights into key issues affecting global supply chains, international trade and the economy more broadly. This week we delve into the Fed’s latest rate decision, observe continued trade price inflation, consider the prospects for EU…
The COVID-19 lockdown in Shenzhen may have a significant impact on the consumer electronics industry, with few alternatives to adapt in the near term.
This week we delve into the importance of tracking real and not just nominal trade growth, observe continued trade price inflation, track consumer sentiment and spot a policy shift.
This week we delve into the state of U.S. employment levels during the pandemic, introduce a new way to track air freight operations and observe soaring oil prices.
Conflict in Ukraine brings the prospect of interuptions to natural gas supplies to Europe. We look at the potential significance, which industries may be affected and what can be done.
The boom in consumer spending has been a key driver of logistics congestion. Inflation has been a major contributor - we unpack just how that has occured.
Logistics Pressure Matrix - Flexport
The seasonality of trade data can appear arcane but provides useful insights for both tactical and strategic supply chain decision making.