Global Insights
- 9th Sep 2024
Secretary General of the IFWL, Shen Shaoji visited the Embassy of Maldives to discuss a new chapter in logistics cooperation
On August 28, 2024, Mr. Shen Shaoji, Secretary General of the Secretariat of the International Federation of Warehousing and Logistics（IFWL） and President of the China Association of Warehousing and Distribution（CAWD), and his assistant He Muqiu visited the Embassy of Maldives in China for in-depth exchanges and discussions on deepening cooperation in the field of warehousing […]
- 6th Dec 2016
Feeding London 2030: Facing the Logistical Challenge
UKWA has commissioned a vital new report for those involved in the supply chains that provide food, beverage & food services to the UK’s capital city, London. This timely and valuable source of data, while focusing on London, looks at the shared challenges ahead for successful urban logistics – rising populations, increased pressure on infrastructure, […]
- 5th Oct 2016
Supply chain insights for the Asian century – by Mark Millar, M Power Associates
As the traditional strongholds of consumerism – the developed markets in Europe and the United States – suffer from a range of economic woes including low-growth or no-growth, multinational corporations (MNCs) remain challenged for revenue and profitability. As a result, companies are increasingly looking to Asia for market expansion, revenue growth, and increased profits. However, […]
- 28th Sep 2016
Brexit and beyond – by Pierre Liguouri, Tokema International
While ‘Brexit’ may have generated uncertainty, not just for the UK but around the world, it also presents a unique growth opportunity for logistics services providers, says director of Tokema International Pierre Liguori As it’s only a matter of months after the United Kingdom decided to leave the EU, it is still difficult to evaluate […]
- 1st Feb 2016
The size and make-up of the UK Warehousing Sector – by Kevin Mofid, Savills
In a report commissioned and published by UKWA, global real estate services provider Savills highlights a critical lack of real estate supply and appropriate development in the UK logistics sector. Supply of warehouses in the UK is currently 32 million square feet There is a headline vacancy rate of 7.5% But 20% of the stock […]