Emerging Economies Make Their Presence Felt

(International Freighting Weekly – Kizzi Nkwocha)

Shift in global economic power could impact supply chains

The rapid growth of emerging economies may lead to a long-term shift in global economic power – and that could affect how freight flows around the world, according to a new report.

Perspectives on Global Development: Shifting Wealth, published by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), says the aggregate economic weight of developing and emerging economies should surpass that of the countries that currently make up the advanced world (the U.S., Europe, etc) within the next two decades.

The study says developing countries share of the world’s total economic power has risen from 40% of in 2000 to 49% today – and will be 57% by 2030. The OECD says that, due to their rapid growth and sheer size, India and China will remain the key influencers of macroeconomic variables that matter for poor countries – interest rates, the price of raw materials and wage levels for low-skill jobs – and will continue to have major impacts on global trading and investment patterns. Read more here.