Supply Chain Research

Cargo handling through Singapore fell 2% on a year earlier in April, the first decline since July 2016. That was largely due to a fifth straight slide in oil handling, which may face further disruption from America’s new sanctions against Iran. Containerized freight continued to expand, with a 7% improvement. The longer-term growth in containerized freight handling from Singapore’s regional hub status may come under threat. Direct services from Indonesia to the U.S. have been launched by CMA-CGM while the government plans significant new port investments. Freight originating in Indonesia...