The Chain Newsletter | April 7, 2022

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🚨 Everyone's talking about...

Supply chains remain in chaos as Shanghai lockdown is extended indefinitely — theloadstar.com

A move that casts further uncertainty over Chinese supply chains.

📰 Other News

Keppel to divest logistics business to Geodis International for $80 mil — www.edgeprop.sg

Keppel T&T is divesting its entire stake in Keppel Logistics to Geodis International SAS for a total consideration of approximately $80 million in cash.

Laos' logistics vision for ASEAN: All rails lead to Vientiane — asia.nikkei.com

Laos is developing into a regional logistics hub, thanks to its rail connections with its neighbors.

Taiwanese companies in locked-down Shanghai facing logistics woes — focustaiwan.tw

Taiwanese businesspeople in Shanghai said they were making adjustments to continue operating amid the city's ongoing lockdown.

Kerry Logistics Network 2021 revenue up 52% — www.itln.in

Kerry Logistics reported a 52% increase in revenue (including revenue generated from discontinued operations) to HK$81.7 billion ($10.6 billion).

Cainiao unveils smart warehouse in Thailand — www.parcelandpostaltechnologyinternational.com

Cainiao Network, has launched a 20,000m2  smart warehouse in Thailand – with 100 automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

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🔍 Insights

Key Considerations When Choosing an Industrial Zone in Vietnam — www.vietnam-briefing.com

Vietnam Briefing discusses key considerations that foreign investors need to be aware of when choosing one of Vietnam's industrial zones for investment.

Read more relevant news and updates on the Supply Chain Asia blog.

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🧰 Startups & Innovation

Lalamove Seeks Fresh Funds at $10 Billion Valuation — www.bloomberg.com

Lalamove is considering raising about $500 million in new funds at a valuation of roughly $10 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

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