摘要: |
ALTHOUGH THE LOGISTICS MARKETS of the Western world appear to be recovering, new threats in the Asia Pacific have some industry analysts concerned about a crisis that could cripple supply chains in the region. These threats include the stubborn pandemic variants and a resurgence of piracy. The latest and most acute problems are emerging in South East Asia, with both Malaysia and Vietnam experiencing intense disruptions due to anti-COVID measures. According to Thomas Cul-len, an analyst at London-based consultancy Transport Intelligence (Ti), Malaysia is suffering a substantial outbreak of disease, and although ports and airports are operating moderately well, much of the rest of the economy is being affected. |