US trucking market sees tentative signs of recovery
After more than two years in the doldrums, the US trucking sector may finally be turning a corner, with recent data revealing some growth optimism. The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA)…
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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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
Asia and freight market update; June 2024
The OECD, WTO and IMF are predicting that global trade growth could more than double in 2024, with falling inflation triggering lower interest rates, to stimulate domestic markets and consumer…
Asia and freight market update; May 2024
Carriers have been pushing spot rates increases, GRIs and surcharges on all Asia outbound lanes, due to increased demand and increasing equipment challenges in more origins and it would be…
Asia and freight market update; March 2024
Many of the world’s top ocean freight stakeholders gathered in Long Beach, California earlier this month for the annual TPM conference, which this year takes place under the shadow of…
EU rolling out CO2 linked road toll increases
European road freight rates will be under pressure from the 1st December as a new toll system linked to CO2 emissions begins its roll-out in Germany, with the rest of…
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Asia and freight market update; April 2024
Iran’s seizure of the 15,000 teu MSC Aries in international waters off the Gulf of…
Asia and freight market update; June 2024
The OECD, WTO and IMF are predicting that global trade growth could more than double…
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