Shanghai reopening
The city is resuming outdoor activities in stages, with some public transport and other services already resuming, with the aim of lifting lockdown by the 1st June. Beijing has been…
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Asia market update
Ahead of Asia's Lunar New Year holidays, the market for ocean and rail was particularly congested, with high demand and rates. With factories across China reopening this week, after the…
Freight market report
As supply chains continue to battle with insufficient capacity, surging rates and overwhelmed transport systems, we asked our colleagues in seven key markets to share their insights on operations, demand,…
Ningbo closure contributes to global vessel congestion
Two weeks since Ningbo container terminals closed after a worker tested positive for COVID-19 and port congestion has spread across China and Asia, while easing in Europe. The lessening of…
Sea freight market update
Demand for imports from Asia and the Indian subcontinent (ISC) continues to outstrip shipping line capacity and there are no signs that volumes will soften, maintaining pressure on global supply…
Yantian Port impose COVID restrictions
Restrictions at Yantian port have been announced, following a coronavirus outbreak in the port area last week, with areas suspended from operation, while they undergo intensive cleaning and disinfection. We…
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