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

Diversified sourcing: the key to resilient and efficient supply chains

In an era of shifting trade dynamics and increasing supply chain complexity, the value of multi-country and supplier sourcing is undeniable. Geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and unexpected disruptions have prompted businesses…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 6th, November, 2024

Ongoing labour tensions strain North American ports and freight networks

Labour disruptions in Canadian and US ports are creating significant pressures across North American supply chains, as ripple effects extend across modes and trade routes. With major strikes and unresolved…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 6th, November, 2024

Asia and freight market update; October 2024

Ocean, air, and road freight sectors are responding to unique regional and operational pressures, as well as ongoing capacity and rate adjustments. OCEAN The ocean freight market is cautiously optimistic,…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 22nd, October, 2024

Labour tensions continue to threaten North American supply chains

Ongoing labour disputes at US East Coast ports and Canada’s Port of Montreal are putting North American supply chains at risk of further disruption. While a temporary agreement on the…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 21st, October, 2024

Air freight capacity increases ahead of peak holiday season

As the holiday season approaches and demand increases are anticipated, carriers are shifting cargo capacity to more lucrative routes, particularly between the Asia Pacific and North America. According to forecasts,…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 19th, October, 2024

Sea freight faces capacity cuts and shifting alliances

While the early October strike at US East Coast ports was resolved after three days, the lingering impact of vessel backlogs and congestion will take time to clear. However, carriers…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 18th, October, 2024

The critical components of eCommerce success

As eCommerce sales are projected to double by 2026, competition is intensifying and to thrive in this growing market, a sharp focus on customer experience, technology, and, critically, the supply…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 8th, October, 2024

East Coast ports work to clear post-strike backlogs

Operations at US East and Gulf Coast ports have resumed following the three-day strike by dockworker members of the the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) that ended on the 4th October…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 8th, October, 2024

Air freight market poised for further growth

The air cargo market saw slower growth in September, but is expected to rebound strongly in October, driven by rising eCommerce demand and modal-shifts. Although global air cargo demand growth…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 4th, October, 2024

US dockworker strike resolved, but January deadline poses risk of more disruption

The recent strike by 45,000 US East and Gulf Coast dockworkers, which began on 1st October 2024, has been temporarily resolved after three days of disruption, but concerns remain.  The…

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