Semiconductor Supply Chains Are Going Regional
Semiconductor supply chains are in flux. Production that was once concentrated in a few core markets is now being rebuilt across new regions, often from the ground up. Wafer fabs are being planned in Germany. Back-end packaging and testing facilities are moving into...
What to Know Before You Restructure Supplier Sourcing
Global trade volatility and shifting regulations are pushing many companies to restructure their supplier sourcing strategies to reduce tariff exposure, build resilience, and diversify manufacturing risk. Shifting from centralized to decentralized sourcing, especially...
The True Cost of New U.S. Port Fees
New port fees on Chinese built and operated vessels are set to take effect in the United States on October 14, 2025. The policy has already triggered significant responses by global carriers, through redeploying vessels and even reflagging fleets, and the ripple...
