The holiday shopping season is a make-or-break period for retailers – the holidays account for a significant portion of annual revenue.

As ongoing economic uncertainty and rising costs of living reshape buyer behaviour, Oceania’s supply chains are being put to the test in new ways.

From a small base, Southeast Asia has grown to become one of the world’s most dynamic trading areas over the past three decades.

Even with the most diligent approach to health and safety, ports, terminals and multimodal trade hubs can be hazardous places.

The image you call to mind is probably an able-bodied male worker hauling cargo or driving a truck, underscoring the labour-intensive and physically demanding nature of the role.

Global trade requires constant innovation to increase resilience and respond to climate change.

Ports play a critical – and often unseen – role in the provision of food that sustains us all.

By creating mutually beneficial relationships within our network, we can build more resilient supply chains and keep trade flowing, but also widen what’s possible for everyone.

Global supply chains are no strangers to disruption, whether caused by trade disputes, geopolitics or the unpredictable forces of climate change. Amidst these challenges, an often-overlooked vulnerability lies in supply chain data gaps.

Rail freight has the potential to revolutionise supply chains in both developed and developing nations, providing a key role in promoting sustainability and economic growth.

Healthy societies transform economies, yet the pandemics of the past few years have demonstrated that healthcare logistics is a complex beast and unique to that of any other sector.

The global pandemic disproportionately impacted employment opportunities for women all over the world. Yet the global supply chain industry bucked this trend. Women were at the heart of building the resilience that has seen the industry navigate large-scale challenges. But moving forward, women must play a central role in leading us to gain greater value from global supply chains.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are proving to be the most popular replacement for fossil fuel cars. So much so that by 2030 electric vehicles will represent over 60% of vehicles sold globally.

For too many years, the world’s supply chains have operated solely on learnings from the past. But through artificial intelligence (AI), we can start thinking ahead of our time.

Our end-to-end view of the world’s supply chains gives us a unique insight into industry trends. Here is what we see as being on the horizon for 2023.

The holiday season is a time that presents the supply chain industry with unique challenges and opportunities. So how do we gear up for it?

While Africa is famed for exporting its rich minerals across the world, population growth and rising per capita incomes also make Africa a potential for imports.

The global barge industry is projected to be worth $140 billion by 2026, with studies showing that barge traffic saves around $12 billion in transportation costs when you consider that a single barge only requires a gallon of fuel to move one tonne of cargo 647 miles.

Crafting efficient trade corridors in Africa is at the heart of our strategy, this is why we're committed to developing the Maputo corridor into a gateway for the region.

On World Wildlife Day 2022, we turn our collective attention to delivering measurable animal and habitat conservation projects that protect the communities we operate in.

Successful partnerships and dedicated port infrastructure prove key in supporting the logistics of this flourishing sector.

Lab-grown meat is set to become a growing part of the world’s diet, and port-centric logistics is helping to reduce the bill.

PPE is vital in the COVID-19 pandemic and logistics proved to be key in delivering this equipment around the world.

As new approaches to technology shape the future of logistics, so too are new attitudes towards workforce diversity…

E-commerce has flourished in the past year, but how can retailers streamline their supply chain management to meet growing customer demand?

In the wake of the pandemic, companies are radically changing their attitudes to supply chain management.

Traditional advertising is being challenged by social media platforms such as TikTok. Retailers need to adapt their infrastructure to compete on the digital stage.

DP World’s SeaRates offers a one stop shop for every shipping and logistical need, with access to the best routes at some of the lowest rates.

DP World’s proprietary research found that the behaviours during the pandemic did not fit traditional economic assessments of market shocks.

The unique loyalty programme is growing in popularity, with new countries and businesses signing up.

As the cut flower trade prepares for a post-Covid recovery, technology is helping businesses to meet client expectations.

The past year has shown that meeting supply chain needs during a sustained period of disruption is the true mark of quality.

Companies have been reviewing their Asia Pacific supply chains in light of the pandemic, but can anywhere replicate the operating scale of China?

After Covid-19 hit the fashion industry hard, many companies are rethinking their supply chains to protect against future disruption.

From navigating regulatory requirements to improving distribution, 3PLs can make a huge difference to organisational efficiency.

An essential checklist for agile and streamlined port-centric logistics solutions.

Robust micro-fulfilment strategies are central to tackling ever-evolving trends in consumer behaviour in our cities.

Omnichannel commerce requires businesses to think about the speed, complexity and efficiency of their supply chain.

Digital solutions can help boost global trade with the help of innovative government policy initiatives.

Optimising the cold chain will be key in response to fast-changing consumer and lifestyle habits.

5G technology is set to bring about significant change to traditional warehousing practices.

Advances in technology are key to enabling trade – particularly in the agro-logistics sector.

The 2020s are off to one of the most turbulent starts that a decade has seen in modern history.

An appetite for international collaboration and forward-thinking has propelled Dubai to the cutting edge of global industry.

The latest chapter in Dubai’s history of fostering trade between East and West through cutting-edge trading infrastructure and technology.

With the Asian century set to begin, it is vital that businesses consider the burgeoning opportunities offered by the new Silk Road now.

Ports will continue to play a central role in overcoming future challenges posed to world trade during this decade and beyond.

To accommodate an acceleration in existing online behaviour, businesses should be prepared to spot trends and strengthen supply chains early.

Planning for disruption and regularly testing your global supply chains is central to their long-term resilience.

Decoding what smarter trade means and how we get there.

Making the hinterland’s supply chain faster, more reliable, and cost effective for cargo owners.

Like all supply chains, the cold chain must continually upgrade technology to ensure efficiency, integrity, and safety.

A viable route that will deliver immense efficiencies

The efficient operation of ports is central to creating the future.

A deep dive into the role global trade plays in bringing multiple geographies together for a single slab of chocolate.

Five core technologies and trends that will shape trade and logistics in the 2020s

Supply chain flexibility is key to personalised healthcare in the future

The key hurdles that deny certain goods the same sort of widespread distribution available to others

In 2021, 2.1 billion shoppers will order online. Here's the good, the bad and the possible

If you want to win in the e-commerce game, you must run an efficient supply chain that works both ways