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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
