Rising logistics and procurement costs, in particular, are causing significant difficulties for companies. Added to this are the challenges posed by the US-China trade conflict.

12. May 2026

RECORD DATE NOT STATED Aerial photos show the containers for import and export cargo are in order, and gantry cranes and trucks are busy working in the cargo yard of Ganzhou International Inland Port, Ganzhou City, east China s Jiangxi Province, 4 November, 2022. Busy transportation for foreign trade goods in Ganzhou PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA

In a flash survey conducted by the German Chamber of Commerce in China, three-quarters of the companies surveyed reported that their business is being affected by the Iran war. (Imago)

Last updated: 12. May 2026