The map of global apparel production is being redrawn. For decades, East Asia was the undisputed center of manufacturing. Today, a more complex migration is underway, moving not just towards Southeast and South Asia, but into a new era of sourcing strategy. This evolution, which began in the early 2020s and has since accelerated, is driven by a convergence of factors: competitive labor costs, government policies, geopolitical headwinds, and tech-driven disruptions. For shippers and brands, the critical question is no longer just how to ship, but from where to source in a way that builds a resilient, agile, and future-proof supply chain. (....)