International trade
Beijing and Vienna have been actively cooperating in various sectors, with a focus on leveraging each other's strengths in resources and industry. The China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) has emerged as a key platform for boosting global cooperation in industrial and supply chains, attracting Austrian, Italian, and
International trade
President Donald Trump's sweeping trade tariffs are sending shockwaves through global supply chains, freezing corporate investment, and creating a climate of deep uncertainty. While some nations have reached early agreements with the U.S., most major trading partners remain locked in negotiations ahead of a July 9 deadline.
Food supply
Researchers at the Department of Food Technology have been studying non-thermal food processing technologies as a means to foster sustainable food supply chains. The goal of this research was to examine the role of these technologies in addressing conventional processing challenges while also reducing environmental footprints. According to the study,
International trade
South Korea and China held a bilateral meeting on supply chains to explore ways to bolster stability in the region, amidst growing global trade uncertainties. The third round of the supply chain hotline meeting was convened in Seoul, where the two countries discussed Beijing's export control measures and
Food supply
Pakistan's agriculture sector is facing significant challenges due to delays in pesticide registrations and import permissions at the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) Karachi. The Pakistan Crop Protection Association (PCPA) has expressed serious concerns in a formal letter to the Adviser and Director General of the DPP and
Food supply
Fourteen industry organizations have expressed strong concerns over a draft law on the supply chain of agricultural products and food in an opinion submitted to senior Bulgarian officials, arguing that the proposed legislation does not comply with EU law and could lead to serious legal and economic consequences for the
International trade
Rising demand for fresh and processed pineapple products, increasing awareness of health benefits, and expanding international trade are fueling the growth of the global pineapples market. Valued at USD 23.3 billion, the market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% by 2034.
Food supply
Kaleris, a provider of supply chain execution software, and Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a major Malaysian transshipment hub, have partnered to achieve significant operational improvements in the terminal's trucking operations. The duo has been recognized with the 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects Award, presented by Supply &
Food supply
Nigeria's food supply chain faces significant challenges, hindered by poor infrastructure, insecurity, and inconsistent government policies. In response, the country must invest in rural infrastructure, support smallholder farmers, adopt climate-smart practices, promote digital innovation, ensure policy consistency, and empower youth and women through inclusive programs and public-private partnerships.
Environmental sustainability
Researchers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Graphic Era Deemed to be University in Uttarakhand, India, have published a study on the integration of blockchain technology into the energy supply chain (ESC) to enhance transparency and sustainability in energy systems. According to the study, the traditional or conventional
Environmental sustainability
A new report by Hubei University of Automotive Technology has provided a nuanced perspective on the interplay between renewable energy innovation, digital technology, environmental sustainability, and economic factors. The study, supported by the National Social Science Fund of China, employed the Quantile Autoregressive Distributive Lag method to examine relationships across
Environmental sustainability
Research conducted by the University of Hull and published in the International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications has highlighted the importance of sustainability in the GCC Petrochemical sector. The study, which involved 32 respondent interviews and a review of supporting secondary data, identified four key pillars for sustainability: digitalisation,
