Transpacific container shipping has entered August on a firmer footing. Resilient US import demand, operational disruption in China and active carrier capacity management are supporting renewed freight-rate increases after several…
Global airfreight demand remains resilient overall, but the market is becoming increasingly fragmented. A positive global statistic can mask very different conditions at individual airports, across specific trade lanes and…
The global economy enters the second half of Q3 with improving activity in some markets, but persistent inflation, higher financing costs and geopolitical uncertainty continue to complicate the outlook for…
US trucking costs are moving higher as available capacity tightens and fuel prices add pressure across full truckload and less-than-truckload networks. Although freight demand remains uneven in some regions, shippers…
Customer advisory | Container shipping operations across eastern China are experiencing further disruption following Typhoon Dolphin, while strong demand from India is leading to equipment shortages as monsoon-related disruption affect…
International trade continues to flow through the Middle East, but the way cargo is moving has changed significantly. Renewed attacks on commercial shipping, restricted operating areas and heightened security concerns…
The United States is entering a more intensive phase of customs enforcement, with federal agencies increasing scrutiny on both imports and exports and placing far greater responsibility on businesses to…
International supply chains rely on clear contracts, accurate documentation and well-defined responsibilities. A comprehensive update to China's Maritime Code is reinforcing just how important those fundamentals have become. The revised…
The UK's international trade strategy continues expanding, creating new opportunities in existing markets, while changing the way businesses source, manufacture and distribute goods around the world. Recent agreements with India,…
While additional vessel capacity is beginning to ease pressure on some Asia–US services, the disruption created by months of exceptional import demand has shifted beyond the ports into domestic transport,…
The global freight industry in 2025 presents a dynamic landscape shaped by robust demand, geopolitical…
Global container shipping lines are bracing for a decade of structural oversupply, with new vessel…
The OECD, WTO and IMF are predicting that global trade growth could more than double…
