Navigating a potential ILA strike in January
With the 15th January deadline for a new labour agreement fast approaching, the potential for a strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) looms over nearly 40 US east coast…
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Global logistics grapples with reefer container shortage
The shortage of refrigerated containers is intensifying, disrupting the movement of temperature-sensitive goods across major trade routes. From Asia to the Americas and Europe, shippers are struggling to secure the…
Driving Sustainability Across Borders
The Dublin-Holyhead trade route, a primary channel for commerce between Ireland and the UK, is on the brink of transformation, with a groundbreaking project to decarbonise one of the busiest…
Asia and freight market update; November 2024
Sea freight spot rates are declining in many trade-lanes, air freight rates remain robust due to capacity shifts and steady demand, with road freight rates in Europe and the US…
Minimising disruption this Chinese New Year 2025
The Chinese New Year (CNY), or Lunar New Year, is a joyous occasion in China but can be a challenging period for global supply chains. In 2025, the holiday begins…
ICS2 Phase 2 Deployment: What You Need to Know
The Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is the EU’s advanced customs technology aimed at enhancing supply chain security and facilitating smooth trade across its external borders. As of 4th December…
Building agile supply chains to meet eCommerce demands
In today’s fast-paced eCommerce landscape, flexibility and responsiveness are no longer optional—they are critical for success. Agile supply chains are designed to adapt to changing consumer demands, enabling businesses to…
North America supply chains face mounting challenges
Labour disputes, automation debates, and shifting trade policies are creating turbulence in the North American freight market, with the threat of a January USEC port strike magnified as ILA break…
Capacity crunch set to shape air cargo market for years
Air freight markets face prolonged constraints as rising demand, limited aircraft availability, and evolving regulations tighten capacity. Although this year’s peak season has been quieter than expected, the steady climb…
Ex-Asia blanked sailings
Over the coming weeks, 48 cancelled sailings have been announced across the major East-West headhaul trades: Transpacific, Transatlantic, and Asia-North Europe & Mediterranean. Cancellations account for 7% of the total…
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