Supply Chain Research

Our proprietary monthly review of the freight forwarding sector shows CH Robinson’s more aggressive approach to China-U.S. trade allowed it to overhaul Expeditors. K+N meanwhile saw strong growth in revenues in 3Q but disappointing in terms of profitability. Also: Container handling through Savannah surged due to export growth but imports from China slumped; the downturn in the shipbuilding industry is accelerating; the U.S. toy retail industry may be entering a (small) upturn; Reliance can’t rely on American yarn markets; America’s withdrawal from the UPU is a swipe at China but will ha...