Businesses moving goods between Europe and the United States are entering a new phase of tariff management as the proposed EU–US trade framework edges closer to implementation. Although the agreement…
The UK government is preparing the ground for a significant recalibration of its trading relationship with the European Union, with new proposals aimed at reducing border friction, improving regulatory cooperation…
A sharp shift in carrier behaviour is reshaping the Asia–Europe ocean market through the final quarter of the year. Repeated rate increases, widespread blank sailings and aggressive capacity withdrawals have…
Labour disputes at two of Northern Europe’s busiest container gateways - Rotterdam and Antwerp - severely disrupted cargo flows earlier this month, with ripple effects reaching transatlantic supply chains. Although…
The first week of August has brought two major developments, the formal start of new tariffs and a US–EU trade framework designed to reset transatlantic commerce. From 7 August, the…
The outlook for container shipping between Asia and Europe has been looking more positive, with demand increasing and rates rising by almost 50% since the end of May. In contrast,…
In May 2025, the UK concluded new trade agreements with the European Union (May 19), United States (May 8) and India (May 6), with implications for US importers and exporters.…
President Trump announcement on April 9, of a 90-day pause on retaliatory tariffs for US trading partners outside China has given importers a brief window to recalibrate - but it…
Parcel deliveries are vital for businesses across all sectors, from retail and manufacturing to pharmaceuticals. As new customs processes come into effect for goods moving from Great Britain to Northern…
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…
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…
