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

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

Important Announcement Major shipping, aviation funds to boost reforms Wal-Mart, Carrefour Spur Local Logistics Alliance China Eastern Airlines to post ‘significant loss’ for 2008 China railways: Slowing economy means flat rail cargo volume for 2009 Read the rest of the news after the break.