Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) said the majority of businesses in the Asia Pacific are looking to diversify their supply chains in the next 12 months in response to continued global trade uncertainty.

The express giant has been helping businesses across Asia Pacific navigate the evolving trade landscape marked by tariff-induced uncertainties and heightened customs complexity through webinars, which have garnered 6,500 registered participants from across the region.

FedEx said more than half (52%) of respondents attending its webinars are considering supply chain diversification over the next 12 months to better adapt to global trade uncertainty.

One-third (29%) are not planning on changing their supply chain strategy, while a fifth (19%) are actively pursuing such plans.

“Businesses have identified ongoing tariff uncertainty (41%) and increasing costs (29%) as both the drivers and key barriers to supply chain diversification,” FedEx added.

The American Express delivery service provider noted said these insights underscore the growing importance of leveraging best practices and the expertise of trade experts to tackle customs challenges and enhance supply chain resilience.

“Resilience has become a strategic imperative in a trade environment of constant transformation through shifting regulations, changing trade flows, and digital disruption,” said Salil Chari, senior vice president of Marketing & Customer Experience for Asia Pacific at FedEx. 

“While many are adopting a ‘wait and see’ approach before making major strategic changes, the most future-ready businesses will be those that invest in flexibility, embrace innovation, and rely on trusted partners to stay ahead of change.”

Amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty,  FedEx noted that businesses need to be better equipped to navigate increasing complexity — like leveraging FedEx’s suite of services, including digital trade tools and tailored solution guides, businesses can minimize delays, avoid unexpected costs, and maintain operational efficiencies.