Author: Paul Kelly

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 16th, April, 2026

Resilience, not stability, is driving trade growth

Global trade continues to move forward, but the conditions supporting that growth are becoming increasingly complex. Record volumes in 2025 have reinforced long-term demand fundamentals, yet the operating environment in…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 16th, April, 2026

Gulf overland corridors tighten

As disruption across the Middle East continues to restrict traditional ocean and air freight routes, inland transport networks are being pushed to the forefront of supply chain execution. What was…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 16th, April, 2026

Energy shock reshapes ocean bunker markets

With disruption across the Middle East rapidly feeding into fuel markets and reshaping modal operating costs, what began as a supply-side issue is now influencing how carriers operate across ocean,…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 16th, April, 2026

Asia & Freight Market Update – March

Global supply chains have entered a more complex and volatile phase, with disruption across the Middle East now materially impacting air, ocean and road freight networks. What began as a…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 26th, March, 2026

Global air freight update: disruption reshapes east–west flows as rates rise unevenly

The global air freight market entered March on a relatively solid footing. January cargo demand was up 5.6% year on year while capacity increased by 3.6%. February demand growth was…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 26th, March, 2026

Ocean freight market shows resilience with upward pressure on key trades

Global container shipping is demonstrating resilience despite disruption in the Middle East, with networks continuing to operate and capacity adjustments preventing severe breakdown across major trade lanes. However, the impact…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 26th, March, 2026

US Tariff Ruling Opens the Door to Major Duty Recoveries

Following a landmark legal ruling by the Supreme Court, businesses that imported goods into the United States may now be eligible to reclaim previously paid duties, with the total value…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 26th, March, 2026

Road–Air Solutions Keep Cargo Moving Amid Middle East Disruption

As disruption across Middle Eastern airspace continues to impact global flight schedules, Global Forwarding is implementing road–air logistics solutions that protect time-sensitive supply chains and maintain international connectivity. With reduced…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 26th, March, 2026

Cork Gains Second Direct US Service

Ireland’s transatlantic connectivity is set to expand, with the Port of Cork securing its second direct container service to the United States, streamlining access to key markets and reducing reliance…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 10th, March, 2026

Reshaping global freight flows

The impact of events in the Middle East is affect freight networks far beyond the region itself, with knock-on impacts emerging across both air cargo and ocean shipping markets. What…

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