All Roads Lead to China: Business News, Analysis, and Insights from China

Important reads: China Shipping says coastal shipping rate down 39 pct Ships lie idle on Subic Bay Time to Board China’s Infrastructure Train

Earlier this week, there were many who saw China’s PMI of 49 as a sign of hope that things were turning around, but I did not…. and I just received this email from a good friend who is on the front lines of the cargo industry: To be honest scary dead… it’s an absolute horror […]

China approves logistics stimulus plan

China’s January exports, imports plunge Kunming-Bangkok road: Trade growing, challenges remain

Read the news after the break, but first a congratulations to good friend Mark Millar who jsut will lead Rasmussen & Simonsen International’s China expansion . I’ve known Mark since landing in Shanghai 5 1/2 years ago, and he will no doubt be a great asset to his new firm. ADB has put out a […]

Earlier this week while meeting with a friend about their expansion throughout China, and their need to find a logistics provider who could support them, it was clear that many of the same issue I was working with 5 years ago are still found in many ways. At the very basic level, it is important […]

Read the news after the break, but here is an important supply chain related article that you should be aware of as well: Managing Supply Chain Risk by Monitoring Chinese Sourcing Capacity