Asia & Freight Market Update – May
Global supply chains are being driven less by normal demand cycles and more by disruption risk, cost volatility and policy change. The near‑closure of the Strait of Hormuz is distorting…
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Early peak-season demand drives sharp escalation in container shipping costs
Container shipping markets on the main east–west trades are tightening rapidly as importers accelerate orders, carriers impose new surcharges and available vessel space becomes increasingly constrained ahead of the traditional…
US consumer product compliance rules tighten as mandatory CPSC eFiling deadline approaches
US import compliance requirements are about to change significantly for businesses moving regulated consumer products into the United States. From 8 July 2026, importers will no longer be able to…
EU–US tariff agreement moves closer, but uncertainty lingers
Businesses moving goods between Europe and the United States are entering a new phase of tariff management as the proposed EU–US trade framework edges closer to implementation. Although the agreement…
Asia & Freight Market Update – April
Global freight markets remain heavily influenced by the continued disruption linked to the Middle East crisis, with the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz continuing to distort energy flows,…
Asia–US west coast trades outperform as early inventory moves support rates
Container demand from Asia into the US west coast is continuing to outperform several other major east-west trades, as importers accelerate shipments and carriers maintain tight control over available capacity.…
Selective Suez returns expose growing overcapacity risk in container shipping
Container shipping lines have tested limited returns through the Suez Canal, but the industry looks far from a full restoration of pre-crisis Red Sea operations this year. For the past…
UK–EU trade talks point to lower friction, not friction-free trade
The UK government is preparing the ground for a significant recalibration of its trading relationship with the European Union, with new proposals aimed at reducing border friction, improving regulatory cooperation…
Jet fuel disruption tightens air cargo capacity and drives rate volatility
Air freight markets are entering a more constrained and complex phase, as disruption to jet fuel supply chains begins to directly impact capacity, pricing and network reliability. What initially appeared…
$166bn U.S. tariff recovery begins: How to secure your refund
The recovery of tariffs is under way, as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activates its refund portal. What was previously a legal ruling is now a large-scale operational programme,…
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