Asia–Europe ocean freight is entering an unusual period in which softer underlying demand and substantial scheduled capacity could coexist with unreliable sailings, short-notice cancellations and continuing port disruption. For European…
After five months of rising ocean freight rates, the transpacific market may finally be approaching a change in direction, but another source of cost pressure is emerging beyond the port.…
The US import peak is proving longer and more resilient than expected, as delayed cargo from Asia combines with sustained consumer demand to keep container volumes elevated into September. Earlier…
The global container fleet continues to expand, but new vessels do not necessarily mean more available space. Port congestion, weather disruption, longer delays and vessels displaced from scheduled rotations are…
The transpacific market is entering September with pressure building at both ends of the journey. Resilient US imports are supporting ocean demand, while rising intra-Asia costs and congestion are complicating…
Asia–Europe container shipping is entering a new phase, with Suez and the Cape of Good Hope increasingly operating as parallel routing options rather than the market moving immediately back to…
Transpacific container shipping has entered August on a firmer footing. Resilient US import demand, operational disruption in China and active carrier capacity management are supporting renewed freight-rate increases after several…
Customer advisory | Container shipping operations across eastern China are experiencing further disruption following Typhoon Dolphin, while strong demand from India is leading to equipment shortages as monsoon-related disruption affect…
International supply chains rely on clear contracts, accurate documentation and well-defined responsibilities. A comprehensive update to China's Maritime Code is reinforcing just how important those fundamentals have become. The revised…
While additional vessel capacity is beginning to ease pressure on some Asia–US services, the disruption created by months of exceptional import demand has shifted beyond the ports into domestic transport,…
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…
