China says will study targeted measures to cope with rising logistic costs

Remarks by the Chinese commerce ministry

Capacity constraints and supply chain disruptions are among the two key issues that are plaguing discussions on the economic outlook, and they aren't going to be going away any time soon. Some food for thought over the past month or so:

• Global shipping costs are not showing any signs of abating
• Congestion in the global shipping industry is likely to continue well into next year
• Little sign that inflation is to prove to be 'transitory' just yet
• Shipping certainly remains tight