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By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 20th, July, 2026

Transpacific pressure has moved further inland

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,…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 17th, July, 2026

Direct Air Waybills have changed and shippers may pay the price

The introduction of the revised Direct Air Waybill (DAWB) framework on 1 July  by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) - without due consultation - has prompted furious reactions from…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 16th, July, 2026

Asia & Freight Market Update – June

Global supply chains have entered the second half of 2026 on a firmer footing, with freight markets showing greater stability than earlier in the year, but fuel cost elevation is…

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

India’s export growth is changing freight markets

Companies diversifying sourcing locations and expanding supplier networks are driving sustained growth in exports from the Indian Subcontinent (ISC), creating one of the world's most competitive shipping markets. The challenge…

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…

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