Asia and freight market update; November 2024
Sea freight spot rates are declining in many trade-lanes, air freight rates remain robust due to capacity shifts and steady demand, with road freight rates in Europe and the US…
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Minimising disruption this Chinese New Year 2025
The Chinese New Year (CNY), or Lunar New Year, is a joyous occasion in China but can be a challenging period for global supply chains. In 2025, the holiday begins…
ICS2 Phase 2 Deployment: What You Need to Know
The Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is the EU’s advanced customs technology aimed at enhancing supply chain security and facilitating smooth trade across its external borders. As of 4th December…
Building agile supply chains to meet eCommerce demands
In today’s fast-paced eCommerce landscape, flexibility and responsiveness are no longer optional—they are critical for success. Agile supply chains are designed to adapt to changing consumer demands, enabling businesses to…
North America supply chains face mounting challenges
Labour disputes, automation debates, and shifting trade policies are creating turbulence in the North American freight market, with the threat of a January USEC port strike magnified as ILA break…
Capacity crunch set to shape air cargo market for years
Air freight markets face prolonged constraints as rising demand, limited aircraft availability, and evolving regulations tighten capacity. Although this year’s peak season has been quieter than expected, the steady climb…
Ex-Asia blanked sailings
Over the coming weeks, 48 cancelled sailings have been announced across the major East-West headhaul trades: Transpacific, Transatlantic, and Asia-North Europe & Mediterranean. Cancellations account for 7% of the total…
Diversified sourcing: the key to resilient and efficient supply chains
In an era of shifting trade dynamics and increasing supply chain complexity, the value of multi-country and supplier sourcing is undeniable. Geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and unexpected disruptions have prompted businesses…
Ongoing labour tensions strain North American ports and freight networks
Labour disruptions in Canadian and US ports are creating significant pressures across North American supply chains, as ripple effects extend across modes and trade routes. With major strikes and unresolved…
Asia and freight market update; October 2024
Ocean, air, and road freight sectors are responding to unique regional and operational pressures, as well as ongoing capacity and rate adjustments. OCEAN The ocean freight market is cautiously optimistic,…
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