Chinese firms prioritise supplier diversification and AI amid global trade disruption
· Source: gtreview.com
In short
A DP World survey of 292 Chinese supply chain and logistics executives reveals that 58% plan to increase their number of suppliers in 2026, while 43% attribute expected growth to demand from new markets. Half of respondents cite AI deployment as a key growth driver, and China now operates 52 automated container and bulk cargo terminals, more than any other country. Despite resilience efforts, customs clearance remains the main friction point, though China's Smart Customs programme using AI-based targeting has been rolled out across 269 ports.
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Tags: supply chain, AI, resilience, digitalisation, diversification, automation