DHL Global Forwarding predicts 30% drop in Chinese manufacturing
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DHL Global Forwarding is one of the biggest fish in the United States’ logistics pond and they are predicting some startling projections for Chinese manufacturing. While Chinese imports originally waned under Trump’s presidency, ongoing lockdowns in China seem to have exacerbated the change.
Check out today’s featured article from Supply Chain Digital to read about DHL Global Forwarding’s forecast of Chinese manufacturing imports.
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Featured Article:
China manufacturing imports down 30% - US logistics firms | Supply Chain Digital
“DHL Global Forwarding are among US logistics businesses to highlight drop off in Chinese manufacturing imports, as consumers shift from goods to services.”
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The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for July 31, 2025, from iLevel Logistics Inc.