Entering 2026, freight markets are shaped by cautiously improving economic conditions alongside persistent operational constraints across the UK, Europe, and United States. Retail demand is more predictable, inventories are better…
In the US, freight markets are entering a transitional phase rather than a recessionary one. Air cargo demand from Asia has firmed, but ocean rates remain under pressure due to…
Ocean, air and trucking markets are being reshaped by tariff pauses, changing eCommerce patterns, capacity withdrawals and a gradual tightening in trucking supply. U.S. growth is projected to ease to…
U.S. manufacturing remains subdued, though inflationary pressures linked to tariffs appear to be stabilising. The consumer price index is projected to edge slightly higher to 3.1%, while resilient domestic demand…
Global trade conditions remained subdued in August 2025, with export orders contracting for a fifth consecutive month. However the pace of decline slowed, and manufacturing output returned to growth, supported…
While the White House reintroduced “reciprocal” tariffs, applying baseline duties of 10% to all countries and higher rates of up to 41% depending on origin, the United States and China…
Amid ongoing global disruptions, freight markets remain under pressure from tariff fallout, capacity shifts, and operational bottlenecks. Ocean carriers are navigating severe lane imbalances, air cargo is shaped by Asia-driven…
Amid continued global uncertainty, all modes of freight transport are facing fresh waves of disruption, volatility, and complexity. Ocean freight remains particularly unsettled, as carriers continue to divert around the…
Ongoing geopolitical tensions, shifting alliances, and major policy decisions—particularly from the United States—have cast uncertainty over global trade flows. Despite a modest rise in global output in March, the fragility…
The global freight market continues to evolve in response to economic pressures, regulatory shifts, and geopolitical uncertainties. While overall demand remains steady, capacity imbalances and cost fluctuations are shaping rate…
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…
