China has threatened to raise tariffs on large-engine vehicles and said it will start collecting duties on cognac, in moves that would hit the EU’s two largest economies.
After a period of overcapacity, demand for industrial space, including warehouses and manufacturing facilities, is growing, and lease rates are rising as a result. Companies therefore need to be more careful than ever as they weigh a variety of factors when considering distribution network design and investment.
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Disruptions in the Red Sea are increasing pressure on supply chain leaders to navigate conflicting priorities to manage budgets and maintain customer satisfaction.
The diversions come as European futures jumped on concerns about increased risk to supplies in the Middle East, just as the heating season gets under way.
By 2054, JKIA is expected to handle 32 million passengers and nearly one million tons of cargo, compared to 8.6 million passengers and 367,000 tons of cargo currently.