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By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 25th, March, 2025

Asia and freight market update; March 2025

The global freight market continues to evolve in response to economic pressures, regulatory shifts, and geopolitical uncertainties. While overall demand remains steady, capacity imbalances and cost fluctuations are shaping rate…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 24th, March, 2025

US trucking market sees tentative signs of recovery

After more than two years in the doldrums, the US trucking sector may finally be turning a corner, with recent data revealing some growth optimism. The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA)…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 21st, March, 2025

Alliance vessel realignments and strikes disrupt European ports

European ports are struggling widespread delays and operational bottlenecks, as new vessel deployments, industrial action, adverse weather, and overflowing container yards create a perfect congestion storm. Ports across Northern Europe…

By Paul Kelly in Blog Posted: 12th, March, 2025

Global Forwarding Rebrand

We are pleased to announce that, effective from 1st April 2025, Global Forwarding Limited will rebrand as Hecny Forwarding Limited. This change reflects our ongoing efforts to align more closely…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 11th, March, 2025

Imminent de minimis changes unlikely

Frequent changes in US trade policies are creating challenges for shippers, with no immediate solution in sight for handling imports under the de minimis exemption. The US administration initially excluded…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 11th, March, 2025

New rules for GB-NI parcel movements

Parcel deliveries are vital for businesses across all sectors, from retail and manufacturing to pharmaceuticals. As new customs processes come into effect for goods moving from Great Britain to Northern…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 10th, March, 2025

Air freight rates ex Hong Kong hold steady despite pressures

Airfreight rates from Hong Kong maintained their strength in February, remaining above last year’s figures despite market uncertainty stemming from trade policies and seasonal trends. Data from the Baltic Exchange…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 7th, March, 2025

Businesses adapt as tariff exemptions ease impact

Companies across manufacturing, retail, and food industries are adjusting to shifting trade policies, as the US government partially rolls back tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. President Trump signed…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 24th, February, 2025

Trump’s latest tariffs directly impact Ireland

US President Donald Trump has announced a new phase in his protectionist trade policies, introducing a 25% tariff on all imports of cars, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors. The move aligns with…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 21st, February, 2025

Uncertainty over Suez Canal return as insurance costs soar

Container shipping lines remain cautious about returning to the Red Sea routing, with ongoing geopolitical instability and rising insurance costs prolonging diversions around southern Africa. Despite the ceasefire in Gaza,…

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