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China's military exercises have also affected some of the world's most important trade routes. Taiwan's authorities have urged ship captains to avoid the zones. However, analysts say there will only be a potential impact on global supply chains if the military drills are extended or prolonged.
By Nico Beckert
Trains are still rolling across the northern route of the New Silk Road. Despite routing via Russia and sanctions against Russian companies, container transport has only partially declined. The development of alternative routes is in full swing, but capacities are limited.
By Lukas Knigge
Chinese logistics giant Meituan is already planning to regularly rely on drones for their food deliveries this year. These mini air freighters are already soaring the skies of the tech metropolis Shenzhen. They deliver meals to food stations that resemble large vending machines. For now, however, they are only intended to supplement the driver fleet.
By Frank Sieren
The Covid crisis is hitting the international shipping industry hard – including Genting Hong Kong. The owner of the East German MV Werften is experiencing payment difficulties. As a result, the traditional German shipyards had to file for insolvency on Monday, after a long period of anxiety.
By Michael Radunski