The global freight market enters September with demand proving more resilient than expected, but with significant differences emerging between regions, transport modes and individual trade lanes. The US economy remains…
The US import peak is proving longer and more resilient than expected, as delayed cargo from Asia combines with sustained consumer demand to keep container volumes elevated into September. Earlier…
UK exporters remain positive about opportunities in Europe, while efforts to reduce cross-border friction could make it easier for businesses to turn that confidence into sustainable growth. A recent survey…
The global container fleet continues to expand, but new vessels do not necessarily mean more available space. Port congestion, weather disruption, longer delays and vessels displaced from scheduled rotations are…
Changes in freight costs, capacity and lead times can affect imported goods before they begin their journey to the UK. Current conditions in India illustrate why understanding the supply chain…
The transpacific market is entering September with pressure building at both ends of the journey. Resilient US imports are supporting ocean demand, while rising intra-Asia costs and congestion are complicating…
Air freight conditions out of Asia are beginning to shift as Europe stabilises after its summer correction, transpacific demand remains comparatively strong and capacity follows the markets offering carriers the…
Asia–Europe container shipping is entering a new phase, with Suez and the Cape of Good Hope increasingly operating as parallel routing options rather than the market moving immediately back to…
Changes to low-value import rules in the US and Europe are challenging the economics of shipping millions of individual parcels directly from Asia and encouraging businesses to reconsider where inventory…
Transpacific container shipping has entered August on a firmer footing. Resilient US import demand, operational disruption in China and active carrier capacity management are supporting renewed freight-rate increases after several…
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…
