IRU mapped its vision for a world where supply chains are not only efficient and reliable but also sustainable at Huawei’s forum today in Dongguan, China.
The 7th Huawei Digital Supply Chain Forum explored recent transformations shaping global supply chains and how to guide their development for the benefit of economies, communities and people around the world.
IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto, who delivered a keynote speech, said, “Today, we find ourselves in a world marked by rapid transformation and constant change.
“As the world becomes ever more interconnected, the need for collaboration, innovation and shared standards in logistics has never been greater.”
“The Belt and Road routes are now a tangible reality. We see trucks traversing these routes, connecting continents and markets as never before.”
The global TIR transit system has helped bring Belt and Road corridors to life.
One example is a pilot transport operation last year by a Chinese operator and Huawei. With TIR, a 6,500-kilometre journey took 7 days instead of 20, opening a new strategic corridor for Huawei and other manufacturing companies.
These connections have opened new possibilities. However, global supply chains continue to face ongoing challenges, particularly amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Nowhere is this more evident than with the expansive scope of Eurasian trade corridors, where geopolitical developments over recent years have fundamentally altered both trade volumes and patterns. (....)