A freight train derailment in east London has severely disrupted rail connections serving London Gateway and Tilbury, impacting inland transport and raising concerns over container backlogs and road haulage capacity.…
Ocean freight rates are rising again on Asia–Europe routes, but the recovery remains fragile. Shipping lines are introducing higher tariffs and withdrawing sailings to support pricing, while uneven demand and…
Global air cargo rates have climbed beyond the peaks of the previous two years, driven by surging technology shipments, higher fuel costs and renewed demand following China's Golden Week holiday.…
Container shipping's return to the Suez Canal is accelerating, with almost two-thirds of Far East–Europe capacity now operating through the Red Sea. Shorter voyages promise faster deliveries and lower operating…
Strong imports, tightening trucking capacity and problems returning empty containers are creating fresh challenges at America's busiest ports, threatening delivery reliability and pushing up inland transport costs. The extended US…
Record container volumes demonstrate the resilience of international trade, but rising freight costs, shifting regional demand and the prospect of substantial new shipping capacity are creating a more complex outlook…
Global freight markets enter the final quarter with demand proving resilient, but rising operating costs, uneven capacity and persistent disruption are creating increasingly different conditions across major trade lanes. Economic…
Ocean and airfreight markets are entering Q4 under renewed pressure, with strong trans-Pacific demand, Asian port congestion and growing hi-tech shipments extending peak-season conditions and creating fresh challenges for international…
The opening of China's Pinglu Canal and new international shipping services from river ports highlight a major transformation in the country's logistics infrastructure, connecting inland manufacturing centres more directly with…
The EU's most significant customs overhaul in decades is entering implementation, introducing new compliance responsibilities, streamlined digital procedures and opportunities for businesses trading within and beyond the European Union. The…
The global freight industry in 2025 presents a dynamic landscape shaped by robust demand, geopolitical…
Global container shipping lines are bracing for a decade of structural oversupply, with new vessel…
The OECD, WTO and IMF are predicting that global trade growth could more than double…
