Dealerships are looking to pre-owned vehicles to shore up automotive industry turnover during the Covid-19 pandemic, with used personal cars outperforming new unit sales in a variety of emerging and developed markets.
Many of the emerging world’s mass transit systems have seen demand nosedive as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Lockdowns, social distancing and remote working – as well as fears around an increased risk of infection in enclosed spaces – have led to dramatic reductions in passenger numbers, but also innovative ideas for enhancing safety measures and generating new revenue streams.
Articles & Analysis | Will global supply chains permanently shift due to Covid-19? from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
As globalisation has increased, the world’s supply chains have become substantially more interconnected, and goods often have more stages to pass through before reaching the end consumer. From national lockdowns to closed airspace and borders, Covid-19 has resulted in unprecedented disruption to the mechanics of most economies, regardless of...
Articles & Analysis | How new transport links promote growth in Papua New Guinea from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
Papua New Guinea’s topography is characterised by mountainous terrain, rivers and around 600 islands. The country’s geographic diversity is accompanied by abundant natural resources, but challenges in transport connectivity have prevented their full benefits from being unlocked. Travelling by road can be complicated and expensive, with many...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Robert Howden, Managing Director, Express Freight Management: Interview from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
Interviews & Viewpoints | Rupert Bray, COO, Steamships Trading Company: Interview from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
How do you manage a global supply chain through a pandemic, and what will be the legacy of the Covid-19 outbreak in supply chain management?