As some manufacturers reconsider their reliance on China’s place in the supply chain, analysts say there’s no end in sight to the torrent of imports from Asia.

To cope with a high volume of small lot sizes during e-commerce shopping surges related to the coronavirus pandemic, DHL hired more manpower and continued to invest in technology to ease its operations. For the US market alone, the company said it added 7,000 workers.

China’s plans to create a rail freight network in Laos will require extensive modernization, if this old bridge in Luang Prabang is any indication. A new Kunming-Vientiane rail line with 170 bridges, 72 tunnels and 21 stations is reportedly nearing completion.