Global Trade

The calmer end of year shipping season has seen empty containers pile up at Chinese ports such as Guangzhou, Yantian and Shekou, marking a complete reversal of the severe equipment shortages experienced during 2021’s pandemic-induced consumer spending boom.  Indicative of the slower pace are the lower...

US imports from Asia have experienced a substantial decline, reaching their lowest level in 20 months in October, as demand in the eastbound trans-Pacific falls from the record highs reached earlier this year.  According to data from PIERS, Asian imports in October totalled 1.44 million TEU,...

Delegates from the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and Australia-India Business Exchange (AIBX) held their first large-scale commercial mission in India since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Representatives from over 100 Australian companies met with Indian business and government stakeholders to explore commercial opportunities across education,...

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