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By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 25th, June, 2026

What the Hormuz reopening means for global freight

Improving stability in the Middle East is providing cautious optimism for global trade, but supply chains are entering a complex transition period rather than emerging from disruption. With ceasefires holding…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 24th, June, 2026

Shipping lines push July increases

Ocean carriers are moving ahead with another round of rate increases for July, signalling that capacity constraints and strong demand continue to define global shipping conditions. Rather than marking a…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 23rd, June, 2026

Stability returns to air freight, but tight capacity keeps the market firm

Air freight markets are moving into a more stable phase following the restoration of Middle East operations, but underlying conditions remain firm. Capacity is improving, yet not at a pace…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 22nd, June, 2026

Layered tariffs and legal battles reshape US importing

Importing into the United States is becoming more complex as new tariff measures combine with ongoing legal disputes to create a shifting regulatory landscape. Recent policy moves suggest that volatility…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 11th, June, 2026

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…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 11th, June, 2026

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…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 11th, June, 2026

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…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 11th, June, 2026

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…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 19th, May, 2026

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,…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 15th, May, 2026

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.…

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