Supply Chain Visibility - The State of Trade
Governments want to know more and more about where and how products were made. Are companies ready to answer all these questions about their supply chains?
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The Fed Girds for Battle - Flexport Weekly Economic Report
In a major speech, Fed Chair Jay Powell predicted a prolonged battle to bring down inflation. While there have been some positive inflation numbers of late, the more positive numbers were the less reliable ones. The Fed clearly sees prolonged, elevated inflation as a threat.
The Mighty Dollar - Flexport Weekly Economic Report
The U.S. dollar has strengthened in real terms against emerging economies and even more so against advanced economies. The different approaches of central banks in Europe, Japan, and the United States almost certainly has contributed to this swing. Among the economic changes…
The State of Global Trade - Bullwhips vs. Full Ships
What is the state of international trade? Will demand for goods remain robust? Have inventories been refilled yet? Are logistics bottlenecks clearing? In the June 2022 State of Trade webinar we identified many signs of negative pressure though a downturn has yet to get fully…
Tech Stops, Energy Flows - Sanctions Impact on Russian Trade
This report reviews data from third-party countries to assess the impact of sanctions on Russian trade and finds that Russia’s trade with the EU, China and the U.S. fell by 13% sequentially in April vs. March and by 4% sequentially. Looking ahead the transformation of global…
UPDATE - New Covid Lockdowns in China Impact Global Supply Chains
New Covid-related lockdowns in multiple cities in China is expected to have a significant impact on global supply chains
The Fed Makes Its Move - Flexport Weekly Economic Report
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…
How Air And Ocean Shipping Cycles Will Impact Your Business in 2022
The key question on every brand’s mind: How can you turn supply chain complexity into an advantage for your business to help you compete and thrive?