Keywords: Supply Chains


China cements its dominance in global digital device manufacturing

China continues to dominate global digital device manufacturing, with recent data showing that the country accounts for nearly 60% of worldwide production capacity across a broad range of technology products. According to an analysis by Ember based on data from specialist sources, including the International......

Morocco emerges as a potential manufacturing hub for US companies amid global trade shifts

As global trade patterns evolve, companies are reassessing where they manufacture products and source components, creating new opportunities for countries seeking to attract industrial investment. Morocco is increasingly positioned as one of the locations that could benefit from this shift, particularly......

Tanger Med strengthens Morocco’s rise as an industrial and export hub

Morocco is strengthening its position as an industrial and export hub as the Tanger Med port complex continues to play a central role in connecting the country’s manufacturing base with international markets. The port’s development has been accompanied by the expansion of industrial zones......

Morocco emerges as a key driver of Africa’s automotive industry

Morocco is emerging as one of the main automotive manufacturing hubs in Africa, according to a study by TradeMark Africa, which identifies the Kingdom alongside South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria as four major centres shaping the continent’s automotive industry. The study places Morocco at the heart......

Japan steps up economic security measures amid supply chain risks

Japan is stepping up efforts to strengthen its economic security as geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and competition over critical technologies create new challenges for the global economy. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has highlighted the need to improve the country's ability to secure......

VLCC tanker rates surge to record levels as Middle East shipping disruptions intensify

The cost of transporting crude oil by the world’s largest tankers has surged to unprecedented levels as disruptions linked to the conflict involving Iran reshape global shipping routes and intensify pressure on the limited fleet of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs). Rates for VLCCs operating between......

WTO warns AI-driven trade boom could prove vulnerable to tariffs

Artificial intelligence is emerging as an increasingly important driver of global trade, with commerce in AI-related goods recording strong growth in early 2026. However, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned that the current surge could be vulnerable to escalating tariffs and broader trade tensions. WTO......

IMO warns of growing attacks on merchant ships as maritime security deteriorates

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has warned of a growing number of attacks against commercial vessels as geopolitical conflicts increasingly disrupt some of the world's most important shipping routes. The UN agency has called on governments to ensure that merchant ships and seafarers......

South Korea and Central Asian states deepen cooperation on critical minerals and energy

South Korea and five Central Asian countries have agreed to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, energy and industrial supply chains as Seoul seeks to expand economic partnerships with a resource-rich region facing growing importance in global supply networks. The agreement was reached during the......