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By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 11th, September, 2024

Escalating threats prompt US and Canadian air cargo security actions

Amid rising concerns about security threats in European logistics networks, the US and Canadian governments have introduced new air cargo security protocols aimed at mitigating risks posed by incendiary devices…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 11th, September, 2024

Alliance changes are reshaping the Asia-Europe shipping landscape

The introduction of a new shipping alliance and MSC’s evolving role in the Asia-Europe trades is expected to provide broader coverage and enhanced port connectivity, but the reorganisation also signals…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 29th, August, 2024

Global port strikes latest

The Canadian government may have stepped in to end the rail strike after just one day last week, but labour unrest and the potential for strike action continues to threaten…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 27th, August, 2024

Air freight demand remains high: Plan ahead for peak season

Air cargo demand surged again in July, and shippers should plan and book space early to avoid disruptions during the upcoming peak season. According to IATA’s lates figures, global air…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 14th, August, 2024

Asia and freight market update; August 2024

Container shipping lines are experiencing full bookings on numerous trade routes until August and with strong demand from Asia expected to continue well into the third quarter It is highly…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 13th, August, 2024

US focus

The spot rate spread from Asia to the US West and East coasts has reached its widest point in nearly two years, driven by capacity increases to the West Coast…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 12th, August, 2024

Container fires underline need for shipper protection

Recent containership fires have once again underscored the critical need for proper shipper protection. The latest incident occurred at Sri Lanka’s Port of Colombo, where a fire broke out aboard…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 31st, July, 2024

Global supply chains disrupted by Microsoft IT outage

The IT outage caused by a flaw in CrowdStrike’s cybersecurity software two-weeks ago led to significant disruptions across global supply chains. This incident, impacting 8.5 million computers running Microsoft Windows,…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 30th, July, 2024

Shipping lines secure capacity for the peak season

As we progress through the traditional container shipping peak season, analysing the planned levels of blank sailings and capacity deployment for the remainder of the third quarter provides valuable insight…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 26th, July, 2024

US eCommerce demand continues to drive air cargo

Understanding the the size and impact of eCommerce demand on the air cargo market and its short-term outlook is challenging due to the lack of direct data, with the best…

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