US feared China’s trade weapon. Then it vanished

IN · 2026-10-06

1. Step 1 · The triggerLOGINK's international operations collapse under financial distress and US diplomatic pressure, withdrawing from maritime associations and abandoning overseas offices
2. Step 2 · Knock-onglobal shipping data aggregation fragments as the incumbent state-backed platform exits, removing a subsidised competitor from digital freight infrastructure
3. Step 3 · Knock-onWestern and Indian logistics platforms face reduced asymmetric competition from a state-informed rival, while Asian logistics authorities scramble for alternative data-sharing arrangements
4. Step 4 · Knock-onIndian freight forwarders and shippers see competitive pressure ease on pricing and data access, but face transition risk if their providers relied on LOGINK feeds
5. Step 5 · Reaches youthe SME's freight costs and supply-chain visibility stabilise or improve as the market rebalances toward private-platform competition, though switching costs may rise temporarily

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Source: Economic Times Top Stories

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