World trade has continued to edge down from its high peak in March, as supply shortages have meant that Asian exporters remain unable to keep up with strong demand from consumers in advanced economies. Even when demand does eventually abate, large backlogs of unmet orders mean that Asian exports will remain elevated, which should keep shipping and air freight costs sky-high for some time.
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