聚焦进博会｜关税不确定重塑全球贸易，企业正在多元化供应链布局

Group 1 - The ongoing changes in China-US tariff policies are prompting trade-oriented companies to reshape their supply chain strategies and altering global cargo flows [1][4] - During the 8th China International Import Expo, a strategic cooperation memorandum was signed between Yunqihua and the Port Klang Free Trade Zone (PKFZ) to facilitate Chinese manufacturing companies, particularly in light industry, to expand into the PKFZ region [1] - The PKFZ is one of the top ten container ports globally, and since last year, more Chinese manufacturers have begun establishing factories in the PKFZ to export finished products to the US and other regions [1][3] Group 2 - The demand for overseas warehouses in North America has significantly increased, with instances of overcapacity reported, alongside similar trends for shipments from China to Southeast Asia and Latin America [3] - UPS's president confirmed that changes in tax and trade conditions, particularly the cancellation of small package exemptions in China and Hong Kong, have led many companies to pre-ship small packages to the US, resulting in a surge in overseas warehouse demand [4] - The global air cargo market has seen a 3.2% growth in the first three quarters of the year, with notable increases in cargo volumes between Europe and the Asia-Pacific regions [4] Group 3 - Chinese direct investment in ASEAN countries is primarily flowing to Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, with bilateral trade between China and Vietnam expected to reach a record high of $205.2 billion in 2024 [5] - In the first nine months of the year, China's exports to the EU grew by 8.2%, with significant increases in sectors such as automotive parts, textiles, home appliances, and laptops [5] Group 4 - FedEx has increased its cargo flights between China and Vietnam, adding new routes and enhancing existing ones to improve logistics efficiency [6][10] - UPS has upgraded its routes to enhance cargo capacity and reduce delivery times, indicating a strategic shift to accommodate the changing trade landscape [6][10] - A recent survey by FedEx revealed that over 52% of surveyed companies are considering diversifying their supply chains in response to global trade uncertainties [10] Group 5 - The complexity of customs reviews and origin rules is becoming a challenge as companies diversify their supply chains, necessitating improved customs clearance efficiency [10] - FedEx and UPS are developing online declaration tools and intelligent customs management systems to streamline the customs process and enhance operational efficiency for export companies [10]