Ocean freight rates are rising again on Asia–Europe routes, but the recovery remains fragile. Shipping lines are introducing higher tariffs and withdrawing sailings to support pricing, while uneven demand and…
The opening of China's Pinglu Canal and new international shipping services from river ports highlight a major transformation in the country's logistics infrastructure, connecting inland manufacturing centres more directly with…
Asia–Europe ocean freight is entering an unusual period in which softer underlying demand and substantial scheduled capacity could coexist with unreliable sailings, short-notice cancellations and continuing port disruption. For European…
The transpacific market is entering September with pressure building at both ends of the journey. Resilient US imports are supporting ocean demand, while rising intra-Asia costs and congestion are complicating…
Air freight conditions out of Asia are beginning to shift as Europe stabilises after its summer correction, transpacific demand remains comparatively strong and capacity follows the markets offering carriers the…
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…
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 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…
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…
Carriers have been working hard to hold rates relatively stable by aggressively managing capacity. However, this stability is fragile. Structural oversupply has not disappeared, and the seasonal distortion created by…
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…
