Archive: Freight market report

By Paul Kelly in Blog Posted: 4th, June, 2025

Asia and freight market update; May 2025

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…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 1st, May, 2025

Asia and freight market update; April 2025

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…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 25th, March, 2025

Asia and freight market update; March 2025

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…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 20th, February, 2025

Asia and freight market update; February 2025

The global freight market remains in a state of transition, shaped by shifting demand patterns, regulatory changes, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. As we progress through Q1 2025, air, ocean, and…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 23rd, January, 2025

Asia and freight market update; January 2025

The global freight market enters 2025 amidst significant geopolitical and economic developments that could reshape key trade routes and pricing dynamics. President Trump’s protectionist trade measures have raised concerns about…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 8th, January, 2025

Freight outlook 2025

The global freight industry in 2025 presents a dynamic landscape shaped by robust demand, geopolitical uncertainties, and evolving capacity challenges.  Air, sea and road freight markets are poised for growth,…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 4th, December, 2024

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…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 6th, November, 2024

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,…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 23rd, September, 2024

Asia and freight market update; September 2024

Ocean freight remains constrained by port congestion and equipment shortages, while air freight sees increased rates due to capacity limitations on key routes. In road freight, operational costs and high…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 14th, August, 2024

Asia and freight market update; August 2024

Container shipping lines are experiencing full bookings on numerous trade routes until August and with strong demand from Asia expected to continue well into the third quarter It is highly…

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Asia and freight market update; June 2024

19th, June, 2024

The OECD, WTO and IMF are predicting that global trade growth could more than double…

Freight outlook 2025

8th, January, 2025

The global freight industry in 2025 presents a dynamic landscape shaped by robust demand, geopolitical…

Asia and freight market update; April 2024

23rd, April, 2024

Iran’s seizure of the 15,000 teu MSC Aries in international waters off the Gulf of…