China trade into Mexico and US West Coast
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Shippers face bill for Baltimore bridge collapse
The Dali owners may deny liability and insist that the damage was not due to any fault, neglect, or want of care on their part, but there is a good…
Brexit import charges raise fears of UK food price inflation
Post-Brexit physical border checks have been set to start on the 30th April for some time, but the associated costs have just been revealed, with fears for consumers and small…
Leveraging our global network to support localised growth
Going international is a proven and effective rapid growth strategy, but expanding your eCommerce offer into global markets requires preparation. (more…)
Container ship in catastrophic Baltimore bridge collision
This morning at 05:30 GMT, the containership “Dali” collided with the mile-long Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, with a significant section of the bridge collapsing into the Patapsco River…
Asia and freight market update; March 2024
Many of the world’s top ocean freight stakeholders gathered in Long Beach, California earlier this month for the annual TPM conference, which this year takes place under the shadow of…
Asia shippers benefit from latest alliance changes
New alliance will offer shippers 95% vessel schedule reliability, which will be very appealing to businesses that want to keep inventory levels lean, but competitors may offer alternative solutions that…
Delivering your brand promise
Your online shoppers expect a fast, seamless experience when they place an order, but providing excellent customer service and enhancing your brand promise goes beyond fulfilling and shipping the order.…
Sea freight; February review
As we were moving through the final quarter of 2023 - before the Red Sea Houthi attacks started - the outlook for the container shipping lines continued to look gloomy,…
Enhancing your global sourcing
International sourcing is a proven and effective way to reduce costs, access new markets and find new suppliers, but it also comes with challenges and companies need to overcome these…
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