Ocean bunker markets fragment
Bunker fuel availability, not just vessel capacity, is now shaping how ocean networks operate and how costs are set, as disruption linked to the Strait of Hormuz creates regional imbalances…
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Irish food exports face disruption, but demand creates opportunity
Irish food exporters are working in a more complex trading environment as disruption affects flows into the Middle East, but underlying fundamentals of demand and long-standing trade relationships support a…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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