Title: How Did Trade Tariffs Affect Logistics In 2019? – Redwood Logistics : Redwood Logistics
Headings: How Did Trade Tariffs Affect Logistics In 2019?
How Did Trade Tariffs Affect Logistics In 2019?
How did the trade war start?
How did the trade war end?
What are the logistics effects of the 2019 trade war?
Importers Will Diversify Their Sources
The Supply Chain has to be More Streamlined Than Ever
Blockchain is Going to Take Over
You’ll see More “Made in America” Stickers
Companies Will Move to Foreign Trade Zones
Driving into 2020

Content: What impacts do we anticipate moving forward? Importers Will Diversify Their Sources
Up until 2019, it was common for American companies to import their goods from one or two factories in the same country (like China). They would import large orders from a single source, and ship it all back in large loads to the U.S.
The trade war is making importers feel a little uncomfortable with a single source of imports. Throughout 2019, a lot of U.S. importers already began switching their production locations from China to other countries like Vietnam, India, Malaysia, and the Middle East. Even though the trade war with China is done, U.S. importers are realizing just how risky it is to source from just one country. Now, we anticipate companies to start sourcing smaller orders from multiple factories and even countries. This will have a major impact on logistics. It used to be one large order with a single source and destination. Now, there will be a number of smaller shipments to and from many more locations. This means international logistics are going to be increasingly complex.